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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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Kimberly-Clark names Sandra MacQuillan as company’s first Chief Supply Chain Officer

June 03, 20151 minute read

ARTICLE DESCRIBES “MASSIVE SHIFT” IN SEARCH FOR SUPPLY CHAIN TALENT

June 03, 20151 minute read

Why women choose to continue or leave their manufacturing career

May 28, 20152 minute read

ALL Award Honoree discusses leadership style, confidence and how open communication impacts decision-making.

May 28, 20152 minute read

ALL Award Honoree talks about taking risks, learning from failure, communicating, and preparing for leadership

May 20, 20152 minute read

AWESOME presents scholarships to five university students

May 20, 20151 minute read

Supply chain leaders should reflect the gender population of our planet.

May 19, 20152 minute read

“The differences between leaders and managers are ‘the differences between those who master the context and those who surrender to it.’”

May 19, 20151 minute read

Leading through a maelstrom

May 19, 20151 minute read

“Supply chain is what brings a business to life.”

May 11, 20153 minute read