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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.

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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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Men and women have vastly different experiences at work

September 29, 20161 minute read

CSCMP mega session on innovation was powered by AWESOME

September 29, 20161 minute read

“Where there was no critical mass of women, we became one.”

September 14, 20161 minute read

“The proactive approach now needed requires women to position themselves for advancement and for companies to remove barriers and be actively engaged in positive actions”

September 14, 20161 minute read

New REALITY CHECK places responsibility for advancing women on individuals AND companies

September 14, 20162 minute read

“Turn off your screens before bed.”

September 08, 20161 minute read

SCMR article stresses the need for women’s leadership to make more progress in supply chain

September 08, 20163 minute read

Linda Wood named as a 2016 Thinker & Mover

September 08, 20162 minute read

Penn State sponsors Women at Work Session at CSCMP Annual Conference

September 08, 20161 minute read

SCMR article stresses the need for women’s leadership to make more progress in supply chain

September 08, 20162 minute read