Our Mission:
Fostering healthy work environments
by acting as the resource for Worksite Wellness in Metro Louisville and facilitating cultures of health among employers.
Upcoming Events
Stay tuned for details about our January Kick-off and more events in 2025!
The “More in ‘24” Worksite Wellness Conference and Awards at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens was a full day of connection and learning with a healthy dose of fun. The gardens offered the perfect setting for attendees to unwind, recharge and connect with nature. Heather Yerrid delivered a powerful keynote address on Conscious Leadership, setting a transformative tone for the event. Her session delved into mindful leadership practices that foster healthier, more resilient work environments. Attendees left with actionable insights on leading with intention and compassion, vital for driving positive change in their organizations.
The conference also featured interactive workshops that engaged participants in hands-on learning experiences. Brian Buford's workshop focused on nurturing emotional intelligence in the workplace, providing thoughtful and practical strategies for creating a more supportive environment, all while allowing participants to play in the dirt as they potted their own plant. A workshop facilitated by Kristen Klimchak highlighted the importance of incorporating initiatives and resources from across your organization and in the community to build a unique and wholistic culture of wellbeing.
The conference culminated in the awards ceremony, celebrating companies in our local community with outstanding achievements in worksite wellness. Congratulations to all the award winners for their exceptional dedication to promoting health and wellness within their organizations.
And finally, a heartfelt thank you goes out to our sponsors, whose support was instrumental in making this event possible. Their contributions not only facilitated a seamless conference experience but also underscored the importance of corporate commitment to workplace wellness. The 2024 Worksite Wellness Conference and Awards was more than just an event; it was a call to action to do "More in 24" — more wellness, more leadership, more inclusion, and more growth. We look forward to seeing the positive impacts ripple through workplaces everywhere.
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Our Vision
To become one of the healthiest cities in the country by facilitating a culture of health through the development of sustainable worksite wellness programs, promotion of healthy lifestyles and providing support access to essential resources.
Our Programs
Wellness Conversations and Workshops
Each month we facilitate peer learning events that address a variety of worksite wellness topics including program strategies, such as how to do HRAs properly and what to do with the data, chronic diseases, such as diabetes awareness, and financial wellness. These events are typically held in person on the third Thursday of the month from 8:30 to 9:30 AM, but we mix it up quarterly to get out in the community for different experiences.
Who We Are
The Worksite Wellness Council of Louisville began as the worksite wellness committee of former Mayor Greg Fischer’s Healthy Hometown Movement which met regularly to discuss how to assist employers in developing effective worksite wellness programs. In re-branding itself as the Worksite Wellness Council of Louisville, it has focused its energies on providing employers with educational activities and resources to develop and grow their wellness programs.
Meet our Board of Directors
Clare Grant has held various leadership roles over the past 25 years at American Express and Humana Inc. In her most recent role as a Wellness Consultant with Humana, she has helped over 100 companies create and implement wellness plans that focus on the health of their employees while reducing overall health care costs through education, lifestyle changes, and preventative care. Clare has organized such activities as wellness champ camps, health fairs, lunch and learns, virtual presentations, and trainings. She loves to promote wellness as it relates to the whole person. Clare is WELCOA Certified and licensed in Health and Life Insurance. She has a Master of Arts in Organizational Management and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. In her free time, Clare enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, traveling, and spending time outdoors.
Clare Grant, President
Wellness Consultant
Alex Alsup brings over a decade of experience in Corporate benefits and wellness to her role as Total Rewards Analyst for Consensus Cloud Solutions, based in Los Angeles, California. Alex implements cutting edge strategies and tactics for employers with the goal of bending the trend in healthcare costs and improving quality of life for all employees.
Alex’s true passion sits in the health and productivity world, which brought her to the Worksite Wellness Council of Louisville nine years ago. Since joining, she has been an avid member, Conference Chair, and now, President of the Council.
Alex is a graduate of Bellarmine University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, emphasis in Human Services and Human Resources. Alex has also received a certification as a Corporate Wellness Specialist, completed her facilitator training in the Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) and teacher training in Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga. She loves to adventure with her new Bernedoodle puppy, Weller. You can find them hiking, rock climbing, rafting, and camping!
Alex Alsup, Past President
Total Rewards Analyst, Consensus Cloud Solutions
Annetta L. Hunter Is the Founder and Chief Wellness Officer of WellNOW Consultants, LLC, a Corporate Wellness Company focusing on Workplace Stress Management and Mental Well-being utilizing natural tools such as Hypnotherapy to successfully address many issues like addictions, losing weight and motivation. Annetta has an unwavering commitment to service bringing expertise as a Certified Corporate Wellness Consultant, and Premier Certified Hypnotherapy Practitioner, an Ordained Minister, Author of two books and soon to be a Ph. D. in Holistic Life Counseling. She serves on two Boards, Worksite Wellness Council of Louisville and the Director of Wellness and Total Rewards for LSHRM.
Annetta Hunter-Hanks, Immediate Past President
Founder and Chief Wellness Officer of WellNOW Consultants, LLC
Matt B. Schwartz, REBC, RHU is the Founding Chair of WWCL and CEO of Schwartz Insurance Group. A licensed Life & Health Consultant, two-term Past President of NAHU’s Kentucky chapter and NAHU-certified in Health Care Reform, Consumer Directed Plans, Self-Funding and Wellness, Matt loves guiding employers to plan, implement and refresh wellness through WWCL and business interactions. Businesses who engage a Partner Firm of United Benefit Advisors simplify their insurance experience and enjoy the wisdom and resources of the country’s leading independent benefits organization.
CEO, Schwartz Insurance Group
Utilizing motivational interviewing methods, I help educate, guide and support individuals to achieve their health and wellness goals through behavioral and lifestyle change. Our programs are designed to get the best results in the shortest amount of time utilizing 3 key factors: the right system, the right support and the right accountability.
Founder and CEO of Essentials Health and Life Coaching
Tamara has nearly a decade of experience in worksite wellness working as the Wellness Coordinator for Get Healthy Now, the University of Louisville’s Employee Health Management Program. Get Healthy Now (GHN) was launched in 2005 as an integral part of a comprehensive employee benefit package. The mission of GHN is to lead way in cultivating a thriving workforce to support the University’s commitment to educate and serve. In 2017, Tamara secure her Masters of Education in Community Health from the University of Louisville.
Tamara’s passion lies with her family, her husband, 2 young daughters and 3 fur children. They love to spend time outdoors, traveling or just relaxing with one another. She wants to use her knowledge in the wellness realm to increase longevity to watch her children grow and age gracefully.
Wellness Coordinator, UofL
Leslie Scott currently serves as a Manager of Small Business Engagement, promoting Humana’s Go365 wellness program. Her expertise lies in over twenty years of experience in providing internal/external development, team effectiveness & engagement to all levels of an organization. Designing & implementing strategic plans, she develops high performing, engaged teams. In addition, she is WELCOA (Wellness Council of America) Faculty certified, licensed in Health/Life Insurance & serves on the Louisville Society for Human Resource Management (LSHRM) Board of Directors . She is passionate about healthy living & inspiring others! Outside of work, Leslie is a mother of three daughters & twin boys.
Consumer Engagement Professional, Humana
Patti is a small business owner with a passion for wellness – evidenced by her membership on the board of the Worksite Wellness Council of Louisville. Her passion for wellness extends into her business ventures. She is a partner in a tire recovery and recycling business – an important environmental issue – and her commercial property leasing company has purchased and cleaned up several abandoned commercial properties.
Small Business Owner, Employee Communications Manager, Norton Healthcare
Brittney brings over a decade of work experience in health and fitness, non-profit organizations, and higher education to share with the group. Majority of Brittney’s career has been with the YMCA organization and working at several branches including rural and metropolitan communities as Health Living Director. She worked several years with the Downtown YMCA in Louisville, then promoted to oversee Norton Hospital’s employee fitness center. She closely worked with Norton’s employee wellness team N Good Health to promote and strengthen their programming in efforts to reduce employer health costs. While in this role Brittney quickly doubled the membership and ramped up fitness programming. Most recently Brittney has transitioned into higher education to help young professionals reach their goals of working in the industry. Brittney brings a robust knowledge of working with community partnerships and wellness programming working with diverse populations.
Brittney is a graduate of Purdue University with a Master of Science in Sport Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Exercise and Health with a minor in Organizational Leadership and Supervision. She is a ACSM certified Personal Trainer with certified specializations in Fitness Nutrition and a coaching positive behavior changes.
Brittney Kempf, MS, Conference
Academic Counselor, UofL
Dr. Sonya is a co-owner of Wolter Chiropractic and Wellness, Professional Speaker and Wellness Expert. She has worked with over 200 companies in the Louisville metro area providing services such as lunch and learns, biometrics, and health fairs. Sonya received her D.C. degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Ia and her undergraduate studies from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Ia. Outside of the office, she spends her time at Crossfit, with her husband, or transporting her two teenagers around town.
Co-owner and Doctor at Wolter Chiropractic and Wellness
Tiffany Cardwell is currently a Principal Consultant with MCM CPAs & Advisors LLP. Her expertise lies in over twenty years of experience in domestic and international human resources and has experience in all areas of HR including leadership coaching and development & talent management. Tiffany has worked in several industries and top global companies including Trans Union LLC in Chicago, Humana, Papa John’s International Inc. and Signature HealthCARE. Tiffany has a BA in English from Northwestern University and an MSIR degree in Global HR Management from Loyola University. She is the LSHRM Director of Wellness, the Regional Chair for the local American Lung Association, Junior League of Louisville’s Sustainer Advisory Chair, a Strategic Board Member for Boy Scouts as well as part of GLI’s Talent Steering Committee.
CEO, Cardwell Group Inc.
President/Owner, Baldwin Marketing
Allison is the employee wellness director at Norton Healthcare. The N Good Health department focuses primarily on population health and wellness initiatives with Norton Healthcare’s workforce. Allison has been part of Norton Healthcare since 2009 and prior to that, worked with CSX Railroad as a wellness case manager and did personal training at Indiana University’s Recreational Sports facilities. Allison holds BS and MS degrees in Kinesiology from Indiana University. Allison also has her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana University Southeast.
System Director, Prevention & Wellness at Norton Healthcare
With ICWS, Mary Stuart loves working with a variety of companies to offer engaging, personalized wellness program platforms, lifestyle coaching, on-site/near site primary care clinics, biometric screenings, and more!
Mary Stuart is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and an Account Manager/Health Coach with ICWS. She graduated from Western Kentucky University with a BS in Exercise Science (Go TOPS!). She loves encouraging others to live a healthy lifestyle by finding joy in the journey. She lives for balance - through joyful movement and fueling her body with whole foods while also enjoying delicious dark chocolate! She is married to her best friend, Joel, and lives in Southern Indiana. Outside of work, Mary Stuart loves the outdoors and can often be found hiking, playing with her nieces/nephews, or cooking!
Mary Stuart Boser, ACSM-EP, Programming
Account Manager, Integrated Corporate Wellness Solutions
Kristen is a Wellness Consultant with Foundation Risk Partners where she’s passionate about helping employers offer meaningful wellbeing solutions. In addition to holding a Master of Public Health from the University of Louisville, Kristen is certified in Public Health by the National Board of Public Health Examiners, and by the National Wellness Institute as a Worksite Wellness Program Manager. She is also a licensed American Lung Association Freedom-from-Smoking facilitator. Previously, Kristen worked for the American Diabetes Association and for Baptist Health, where she managed employer wellness programs. Lately, Kristen and husband Nick can be found bouncing around Louisville’s parks with their energetic toddler who is on a mission to find the best slide in town.
Kristen Klimchak, MPH, Sponsorship
Wellness Consultant, Foundation Risk Partners
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