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Up-Close Conversation with Sheri Hinish…

October 24, 2025

1 minute read

At our New York AccessAWESOME event, AWESOME CEO Michelle Dilley sat down with Sheri Hinish, the “Supply Chain Queen,” for an energizing and thought-provoking conversation about what it means to lead in today’s complex environment. Sheri brought her trademark mix of insight, candor, and energy — sharing real-life examples and lessons from her work with global leaders.

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.

Up-Close Conversation with Sheri Hinish…

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Tara Tarazi

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Ilona Sroka

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Deborah Avalos

Up-Close Conversation with Sheri Hinish…

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Tara Tarazi

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Ilona Sroka

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Deborah Avalos

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