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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.

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.

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!

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Ilona Sroka

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Deborah Avalos

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Tabitha Welsh

Welcome to AWESOME

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Ilona Sroka

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Deborah Avalos

An Interview with New AWESOME Leader, Tabitha Welsh

Welcome to AWESOME

Executive Forum held for women supply chain leaders

SPECIFIC CHALLENGES FOR WOMEN IN SUPPLY CHAIN

SPECIAL STRENGTHS OF WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP ROLES

THE CHANGING NATURE OF SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP

UNIVERSAL CHALLENGES FACING WOMEN AS THEY ADVANCE THEIR LEADERSHIP

HOW WOMEN SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERS ARE EXPANDING THEIR INFLUENCE

AWESOME announces 2014 Advisors

Symposium brings leaders together to “Accelerate AWESOME”

“Enter the women who understand global thinking…”

“Being both a business pro and a supply chain pro”