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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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Is attitude more important than IQ?

January 21, 20161 minute read

“We must always be willing to challenge ourselves to learn about the rapid changes within our industry, and yet still account for as many commercial variables as possible.”

January 21, 20161 minute read

AWESOME welcomes Susan Pellechio as new Advisor

January 14, 20161 minute read

AWESOME Symposium participants will include Emerging Leaders

January 14, 20161 minute read

“Something has happened in the mindset where gender by itself is no longer a singular factor that can be used to dismiss candidates.”

January 05, 20162 minute read

Solutions to the supply chain talent gap

January 05, 20161 minute read

Early Registration is open for April 27-29 AWESOME Symposium

January 05, 20161 minute read

Early Registration for 2016 AWESOME Symposium
opens January 6

December 18, 20151 minute read

Kathy Wengel honored as one of NAFE’s 2015
Women of Excellence

December 18, 20151 minute read

“No one is going to believe your story if you don’t believe your story.”

December 16, 20151 minute read