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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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“When we include more female storytellers we will have more of the women I recognize in my day to day life, those who are proactive, have their own agency, don’t just react to the men around them, they have their own point of view.”

May 31, 20171 minute read

AWESOME Leaders take part in Gartner Supply Chain Executive Forum

May 26, 20170 minute read

“The first critical step in building an organization of high potential leaders is to hire right.”

May 25, 20171 minute read

Publication Highlights Symposium and ALL Award

May 25, 20171 minute read

AWESOME Leader is new officer of WERC

May 24, 20171 minute read

AWESOME Founder recommends advancing women to address supply chain talent shortage

May 18, 20171 minute read

“Unleashing the potential of women in manufacturing can reap big rewards.”

May 17, 20171 minute read

Study compares male and female CEOs of Fortune 1000 companies

May 17, 20171 minute read

Difference between male and female CEOs at top companies

May 17, 20172 minute read

Research finds women are making progress in manufacturing field

May 16, 20171 minute read