A little more about our new Regent Finn... ALBANY—The newest member of the Board of Regents runs a consulting practice in which she charges thousands of dollars for “spiritual” weight loss sessions. After the Legislature confirmed Finn on Tuesday, two Democratic Assembly members came across Finns Facebook page, which features spiritual affirmations. Finn offers a “spiritual diet” website called “Weight is Lifted,” a limited liability company, where clients can pay $3,600 annually for personal coaching and access to her private number. For $999, clients receive personal coaching a private weekly session. There are cheaper options, for $40 a month, to participate in conference calls. One of the members shook his head, saying, “What did we do? What did we do?” Finns candidacy was rushed. She first interviewed with lawmakers on Monday, 24 hours before the elections, even though at least one Republican assemblywoman pointed out that applicants resumes were supposed to be submitted for considered by January 31. She said she was recruited by a friend on Friday but wouldnt say who asked her to interview. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said Finn “seems very qualified.” Finn also runs a Sullivan County nonprofit called Creative Think Tank Inc. that received more than $310,000 in public money since 2008, according to her most recent tax returns. The nonprofit is almost fully publicly funded and runs a program called D.R.E.A.M. Tank, that promotes “self-esteem, dignity, social graces and other positive values in the lives of young people through enrichment and actualization programs.” It received a $40,000 grant from Sullivan County last year. A number listed on Finns “Weight is Lifted” for-profit website also connects to the nonprofit.
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 12:00:51 +0000
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