Sample Components for Careers

People know they can always trust Alex Dousdebes to go the extra mile — whether at Mutual of Omaha or serving her community as a volunteer hospital chaplain. Dousdebes works in various critical care units, providing comfort and emotional support to patients and their loved ones. Learn more about her extraordinary efforts and why she finds volunteering so rewarding.

Working for Mutual of Omaha has become the most rewarding and validating experience in my academic and professional career. But my path here wasn’t direct. From a small-town upbringing to physics research in Switzerland and eventually a career in systems engineering, each step helped shape how I learn, solve problems and collaborate with others. Looking back, it’s clear that growth doesn’t always come from following a straight line.

By day, Melissa Holm thrives in a challenging career as an investigator at Mutual of Omaha. But after work, she pursues a personal passion as a volunteer working with adults undergoing cancer treatment. Learn how Holm’s work is making a difference in the community — as well as in the lives of people who need connection and support.

Stephen Ivaskevicius shares how he turned a professional goal into meaningful career growth. While earning his master’s degree in cybersecurity, he leaned into Mutual of Omaha’s learning and growth plan, attended industry conferences and built strong mentorship connections along the way. Each experience strengthened his skills and broadened his perspective. Read to learn more about Stephen’s journey and how development opportunities at Mutual of Omaha support long-term growth.

Deepson Shrestha started as a summer intern at Mutual of Omaha in 2021, where his first project sparked a passion for software development. He quickly moved into a full-time role, where he has since advanced to an engineer position, leading impactful company projects and mentoring new team members.

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