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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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“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

AWESOME Advisor attends White House Office of Science and Technology

September 02, 20161 minute read

Companies pledge to work for equal pay

September 02, 20162 minute read

Increasing the number of women on corporate boards

September 01, 20161 minute read