A 2019 Louisiana State University (LSU) graduate with a degree in kinesiology and psychology, Finnegan is currently pursuing a Master’s in Occupational Therapy at Rockhurst University. As an elite gymnast, Finnegan was a member of the U.S. National Team, where she won both national and international medals in both Junior and Senior divisions. She was a member of the gold medal winning 2010 Pan American Championships U.S. Team, where she was the individual balance beam bronze medalist. Finnegan also served as an alternate for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team. During her time at LSU, Finnegan was a 23-time All-American, five-time SEC champion, two-time SEC Gymnast of the Year, two-time Central Region Gymnast of the Year, two-time NCAA uneven bars champion, Honda Sports Women of the Year Nominee, and 2019 AAI Award Winner.