Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently hosted its third annual Belonging at Blue Summit, a celebration of the company’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). This week-long event brought together employees, leaders and community members to engage in meaningful discussions, share experiences and highlight the importance of creating an inclusive workplace.
Finding a place to belong and grow in a workplace can feel challenging at times. When Miranda Mayer, a senior training and documentation specialist at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), started her new job, she felt lost and didn’t know where to start to get involved with people she connected with. In
Rosa pictured with her children. On Rosa Olvera’s first day as an intern at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) over a decade ago, she says she felt shy and out of place. “I had never stepped into a corporate setting,” Olvera said. “I spoke very quietly, if I even spoke
Around 25 years ago, Barb True was looking for a meaningful way to use her discretionary time. After taking inventory of her values, she decided to volunteer at community nonprofits. “I found it extremely fulfilling,” said True, vice president of claims and support services at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE). “I feel
When Christen Schuler was expecting her fourth child in 2020, she would never have imagined the stress of a pandemic would take a back seat to a roller-coaster pregnancy. “Very late in the first trimester, I had my first appointment with a sonogram,” said Schuler, health data analyst at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
Noni Williams grew up admiring the community members and peers she had seen picked as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Omahans (TOYO) each year. Williams would watch as the Omaha Junior Chamber of Commerce, also known as the Omaha Jaycees, recognized young professionals for their commitment to improving the community through acts of kindness
A message from Jeff Russell, president and CEO For Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), the start of 2024 provides a special opportunity for reflection and gratitude. This year, BCBSNE celebrates our 85th anniversary. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re taking this time to thank our members, the hospitals, doctors and other health
For 85 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has been proud to serve our members and communities across the state. Here are just a few reasons we love calling Nebraska our home: 1. The people Besides unique landscapes and weather to complement every season, the
In 2024, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) celebrates 85 years of being a champion for the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve. We’ve grown alongside Nebraska, adapting to changing needs to meet our members’ expectations. From tracking and processing member claims in a handwritten book to
Growing up, you were more likely to find Elise McHatton delivering speeches or engaging in spirited debates than putting on a sports uniform. “Ironically, I wasn’t an athlete or into fitness in high school,” McHatton said. “My friends and I skated a little bit at our local ice rink in the winter, but that was
