- Forbes, A.. "Age & Resiliency: Defining Resiliency in Young Adults Ages 18 to 21." Proquest. 2022: 108.

Forbes, Azzie
Doctoral Lecturer
Director of BSSW Social Work Practicum Education
Social Work
Phone: 718-262-5163
Office Location: AC-3A09B
Email: aforbes1@york.cuny.edu
Dr. Azzie Forbes was born in Chicago IL but has called Brooklyn NY home since 2013. She serves as a Doctoral Lecture and the Director of BSSW Social Work Practicum Education in the Department of Social Work. She holds a Ph.D. in social work and is a License Social Worker. Her dissertation entitled “Age & Resiliency: Defining Resiliency in Young Adults Ages 18 to 21” examines resiliency in the young adult population and aims to assist them in becoming more resilient over time through the use of her resiliency plan. Dr. Forbes is known for her work with the young adult population in non-profit organizations around NYC and her curriculum creation. Prior to joining the faculty at York College, she directed two Young Adult Borough Centers (Alternative High Schools) in Queens NY.
Office Hours
Day | Time |
---|---|
Mondays | 4:00 PM-5:00PM |
Wednesdays | 2:00PM-3:00PM |
Friday (Virtually) | 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
By Appointment | Email: aforbes1@york.cuny.edu |
Education
Degree | Institution | Field | Dates |
---|---|---|---|
DSW | Capella University | Social Work | 2022 |
MSW | Case western Reserve University | Social Work | 2016 |
BS | Wartburg College | Social Work | 2010 |
Areas of Expertise
- Resiliency
- Social-Emotional Counseling
- Youth Development and Mentorship
- De-escalation & Mediation
- Curriculum Development
Publications in Field Of Expertise
Articles
Chapters
- Rodgers, S. T., Allen-McComb, J., Roeback, S., Forbes, A., & Lilavois, C.. "“Lifting as We Climb” and Community Care”: Exploring the Lived Experiences among Black Women Social Work Administrators." Research Handbook on Leadership in Social Care & Social Work. Edward Elgar Publishing. 2024: .
Other
Presented Papers, Lectures, and Exhibitions and Performances
- "Forbes, A. “How to Build a Career as a Multi-Passionate Person”. Macaulay Honors College. Queens, NY" 2023, February, 8: Invited Speaker.
Professional Honors, Prizes, Fellowships
- CUNY Career Success Fellowship CUNY Central. Awarded 3,000: 2023.
- National Society of Leadership and Success Awardee: 2020.
- The Mannie Holmes Diversity Award Award of excellence at Wartburg College for students who display the desire to spread the importance of diversity across campus. This award is not given out every year and has not been given out for the past ten years.: 2010.
Grants-In-Aid
- An awardee of the College Access for All Grant, College Access For All. 2019: 50,000.
- An awardee of the NYC Skills Lab Grant, 21st Century Workforce Alliance. 2017: 10,000.
Offices Held In Professional Societies
- Invited Member, York College Behavioral Intervention Team: 2022 to Present.
- Invited Member, York College Practicum Advisory Board: 2020 to Present.
- Member, The National Society of Leadership and Success: 2020 to Present.
Other Professional Activities and Public Service
- License Social Worker, Brooklyn Center for Psychotherapy, Clinical Hours in Progress: 389: 2022-Present.
- Social Work Field/Practicum Supervisor, York College, Bachelors in Social Work (BSSW): 2019 - Present.
- CUNY New Lecturer Initiative (NLI): 2022-2023.
- Professor 101: 2022-2023.
- Social Work Field Supervisor, Stony Brook University Masters in Social Work (MSW): 2019 - 2020.
- Social Work Field Supervisor, Hunter College, Bachelors in Social Work (BSW): 2018-2019.