SOAR - New Orleans
New Orleans became part of the SOAR family in July 2014. While New Orleans, unlike most of SOAR’s Chapters, has a relatively small Armenian population, their local Board of Directors brings a heartfelt level of enthusiasm that epitomizes our mission and expectations.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Sarah L. Begbie
President
Sarah L. Begbie worked in the American Citizen Services section at the US Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia from 2022-2023. During her two years in Armenia, she volunteered at a special needs orphanage and frequently assisted with the children’s hospital care. Sarah presently resides in Belle Chasse, Louisiana and raises her five children. Her two youngest were adopted from Armenia in 2023.
Keith A. Begbie
Vice President
Keith A. Begbie is an active-duty Marine that works in Cybersecurity. He has a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity from Norwich University. He was stationed at the US Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia from 2021-2023 with his wife and children. Keith presently resides in Belle Chasse, Louisiana and works nearby in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has five children and his two youngest were adopted from Armenia in 2023.