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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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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!

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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.

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Regional event will focus on the “B, C, D’s” of strategic relationships

October 16, 20181 minute read

Articles feature Nancy Nix on the topic of women’s supply chain leadership

October 10, 20182 minute read

Lisa Borders and Pat Mitchell continue to inspire

October 10, 20182 minute read

Global supply chain experts give views on volatility and risk

October 10, 20182 minute read

Mary Long will lead Global Supply Chain Forum at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

October 04, 20181 minute read

Lists of top leaders inspire bursts of disappointment

September 27, 20182 minute read

McKinsey checks status of women’s advancement; vows to improve

September 27, 20182 minute read

AWESOME Advisor Micaela Bulich is named as an Operating Advisor for private investment firm

September 21, 20181 minute read

Understanding decision behavior can lead to more successful negotiations

September 21, 20181 minute read

Insights on “being truly digital” offered by powered by AWESOME panel

September 21, 20181 minute read