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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Conference at Syracuse University features powered by AWESOME session

March 21, 20191 minute read

Special session facilitates exchange of Best Supply Chain Practices

March 21, 20191 minute read

Women’s history month sets stage for taking stock of women’s progress

March 13, 20191 minute read

Long term shifts are building diversity in the boardroom

March 13, 20192 minute read

AWESOME Advisors hear inspiring words from Sally Helgesen

March 13, 20192 minute read

Michelle Halkerston is finalist for Distinguished Woman in Logistics

March 13, 20192 minute read

New 60 Minutes segment focuses on young girls and science

March 06, 20191 minute read

South African Logistics Entrepreneur is featured on podcast

March 06, 20191 minute read

AWESOME leaders say what they want, hope, and envision for women between now and the NEXT International Women’s Day

March 06, 20193 minute read

Heather Sheehan is instructor for supply chain leadership executive course at Penn State

February 28, 20191 minute read