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An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Tara Tarazi

October 09, 2025

6 minute read

We’re thrilled to welcome Tara Tarazi, Vice President of Supply Chain at Dude Products, to the AWESOME community! In a recent conversation, Tara shared how her passion for sustainability and food systems sparked her path into supply chain leadership—from consulting at Accenture to leading supply chain operations at one of today’s fastest-growing consumer brands. She opened up about the power of mentorship, the importance of confidence in a male-dominated industry, and her commitment to empowering her team with trust and autonomy.

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Ilona Sroka

September 25, 2025

7 minute read

We are thrilled to welcome Ilona Sroka to the AWESOME community! As Vice President of Global Logistics Improvement & Transportation Operations at 3M, Ilona leads with vision, resilience, and a deep commitment to both operational excellence and people development. Her career journey spans complex global roles and transformative projects, giving her a unique perspective on what it means to drive change in supply chain.

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Deborah Avalos

September 10, 2025

6 minute read

We’re excited to welcome Deborah Avalos, Director of Procurement at Northwestern Medicine, to the AWESOME community. In a recent conversation, Deborah shared her journey from the fast-paced world of nursing to leading a multi-billion-dollar supply chain portfolio, the challenges and lessons learned along the way, and her passion for building community and lifting up the next generation of women leaders.

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Tabitha Welsh

August 28, 2025

7 minute read

We are thrilled to welcome Tabitha Marie Welsh, Director of Supply Chain Operations at Northwestern Medicine, to the AWESOME community. Tabitha brings a wealth of experience—and a passion for authenticity—into every part of her work.

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Tara Tarazi

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Ilona Sroka

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Deborah Avalos

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Tabitha Welsh

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Tara Tarazi

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Ilona Sroka

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Deborah Avalos

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Tabitha Welsh

Francesca DeBiase Speaks in Podcast about Ethical Business

Mary Long will moderate a webinar discussion on “Empowering Women in Supply Chain”

Announcing the 2020 Recipients of the AWESOME Legendary Leadership Award

AWESOME Announces 2020 Recipients of AWE MIT Fellowship

Kathy Wengel Accepts Award for J&J’s “Factories of the Future” at World Economic Forum

Two Board Experts Join Line-up of Speakers at Regional Event

AWESOME Announces Speakers for March 12 Regional Event

AWESOME Leaders Take Active Roles in CSCMP Roundtables

Astronaut Cady Coleman Visits AWESOME’s New Space

Discussion at RILA LINK2020 Aims at Moving the Needle on Diversity