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Employee Wellness Mission Statement:
It is our mission to identify opportunities and deliver resources that support and empower Caregivers by making healthier choices easier, thereby strengthening the culture of wellness throughout the Cleveland Clinic Caregiver community.
Emily Fox
Emily Fox has an undergraduate in Psychology from The Ohio State University and Master’s degrees in Social Administration and Business Administration from Case Western Reserve University. She has been at the Cleveland Clinic for 16 years and has been in a number of roles during that time. She started as a Clinical Research Coordinator in Molecular Cardiology and then transitioned into Wellness where she has been an Outcomes Analyst, Department Administrator, Director of Employee Wellness, Account Manager, and is now currently a Project Manager. She is also part of the Executive Faculty at John Carroll University where she teaches Executive Communication in their Boler School of Business.
Matt Reifsnyder
Matt has been with Cleveland Clinic since 2014 and currently serves as a Program Manager. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing from Baldwin Wallace University. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic, Matt worked as a retail store manager and also owned a healthy vending business on Cleveland’s west side. Matt is passionate about promoting a culture of wellness by engaging caregivers at in-person events, contributing to the enterprise’s online Employee Wellness platforms, and supporting Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Champion community.
Outside of work, Matt enjoys taking walks with his wife, daughter, and their two dogs—a Cavapoo named Henry and a Siberian Husky named Roxy.
Stephanie Wheeler
Stephanie has been with the Caregiver Well-being team since 2021. Prior to Mercy Medical Center's integration with Cleveland Clinic she was appointed as the Wellness Director in 2017. She also worked at Mercy's Health & Fitness Center in North Canton for 16 years. During her appointment as the Wellness Director at Mercy Medical Center she oversaw the operations of the wellness department, helped to decrease healthcare costs, and created wellness programs for both employees and community members. She also has years of experience working in cardiac rehabilitation. She has participated in numerous community events, as a guest speaker and fitness class instructor. She claims "it brings her great joy and gratification when she can help others live healthier lifestyles."
Eric Klingemier
Eric has been with the Clinic since 2010 and has previously worked as a Behavioral Therapist, Research Coordinator in Pediatric Behavioral Health, Project Manager for the Caregiver Office, and HR Generalist supporting the Diagnostics Institute. He joined the Caregiver Well-being team as a Program Manager in 2025. He holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from The College of Wooster and a master’s degree in Organizational Psychology from The Chicago School. Outside of work, Eric enjoys spending time with his wife, who is also a caregiver, and their two children.
Anna Stahl
Anna brings a unique blend of health education, program development and management, strategic communication, and holistic wellness expertise to Cleveland Clinic’s Caregiver Office. She holds an MS in Health Science with a focus in Community Health Education, is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), and is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Her career spans wellness operations, health coaching methodology, and applying the WELL Building Standard through healthy building initiatives that strengthen infrastructure and improve how spaces function to sustain health. She focuses on integrating strategies that support both individual and organizational well-being.
As Program Manager for Caregiver Well-Being, Anna is dedicated to creating meaningful initiatives that help caregivers thrive. She is passionate about building sustainable practices that enhance resilience, nourishment, and a culture of whole-person health.
Lindsey Sitko
Lindsey has been with Cleveland Clinic in the Wellness Institute since 2009. She is currently the Department Manager for the Cleveland Clinic Fitness Centers. Lindsey holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Exercise Science from Kent State University. She loves spending time with her family and friends whenever she can!
Alexa Stark
Alexa is passionate about wellness and well-being, helping teams thrive through coaching, connection, and practical support. A caregiver since 2017, she previously supported Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital/ Pediatric Institute and now focuses on empowering caregivers to care for themselves while caring for others. Outside of work, Alexa enjoys baking sweet treats, playing board games and cards with her kids, family movie nights, and soaking up time outdoors - always with a little chocolate nearby.
Our primary directive is to create and deliver programs and events designed to raise your awareness and participation in the numerous wellness resources available to you, as members of the Cleveland Clinic Caregiver community.
We want to build programs that work for you, so we invite you to send us your feedback and/or programming ideas. Click on the icons below to reach us via My 'Two Cents' or using direct email.
