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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.

Welcome to AWESOME

July 25, 2025

1 minute read

We are proud to introduce a group of exceptional leaders to our growing AWESOME community this July! Each woman has achieved significant milestones in their career within supply chain and embodies the spirit of innovation and success that defines AWESOME.� � Join us in welcoming these extraordinary women to the AWESOME network, and let’s continue to support and uplift each other as we strive for excellence in supply chain! Connect with Casey Hall, Susie Johansson, Krystin Morris, Amber Schwiesow, and Kelly Sereiko!

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Sarah Kerin…

July 23, 2025

6 minute read

We are excited to welcome Sarah Kerin, founder and CEO of efficientSC, to the AWESOME community! From launching her career in healthcare supply chain to leading global operations at Apple—and now building her own company—Sarah brings a unique mix of grit, purpose, and entrepreneurial vision to everything she does. In this conversation, she shares what drives her, why she returned to healthcare, and how she’s helping hospital teams navigate supply disruptions with smarter solutions.

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Deborah Avalos

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Tabitha Welsh

Welcome to AWESOME

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Sarah Kerin…

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Deborah Avalos

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Tabitha Welsh

Welcome to AWESOME

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Sarah Kerin…

Interview Highlights Heather Sheehan’s Role on SMC3 Jump Start Panel

Awesome Welcomes Three New Advisors – Leaders from McDonald’s, Morton Salt and NIKE

Two upcoming events feature AWESOME’s executive director

Joann Michalik wraps up career focused on transforming business performance

Trish Young retires after 33 years at Nike

AWESOME leaders participate as panelists for global webcast

Michelle Halkerston sets sights on new technology

Conversation focuses on prospects of women’s supply chain leadership

Young supply chain professionals give candid comments in UTK whitepaper

For AWE scholarship awardee, studying at MIT was a dream – and then it happened