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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.

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.

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.

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Tara Tarazi

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Ilona Sroka

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Deborah Avalos

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Tabitha Welsh

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Tara Tarazi

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Ilona Sroka

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Deborah Avalos

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Tabitha Welsh

2021 AWESOME Scholar Wendy Wilkinson is finding her niche at Devon Energy

AWESOME Advisor Amy White Explains the Keys to Nike’s Supply Chain Transformation

AWESOME Scholar Event with Claudia Knowlton-Chike

2021 AWESOME Advisory Board Transition

Johnson & Johnson lights the way with innovative supply chain technology

Fran Tucker moves to “Emerita” status at Syracuse University

A message from AWESOME CEO Michelle Dilley

AWESOME Advisor Betsey Nohe begins new professional chapter

Ann Drake speaks about “Lessons from the Pandemic”

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