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.

Curriculum Vitae

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

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

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 (2023, November 18). Co-presenter and facilitator in collaboration with Lilavois, C. Roeback, S. “York College Annual Social Work Symposium.” York College, City University of New York, Jamaica, New York" : .

"Forbes, A,(2023, November 14). Co-presenter in collaboration with Hubert, I. Lilavois, C. Roeback, S. NYC ACS Workforce Institute's 2023 Annual College and Graduate School Fair." : .

"Forbes, A. (2023, November) Co-presenter in collaboration with Becker. M, Bratton-Robinson. J, Cooper. Z, Hornung. D. E, Wright. R,. “Simulation as a Tool for Inclusivity and Consensus”. CUNY Professional Development Conference." : .

"Forbes, A., (2023, September 22). Co-Presenter in collaboration with Rodgers, S. T., Allen-McComb, J., Roeback, S., & Lilavois, “Black Women Academic Administrators: Having the Audacity to be Conductors of Our Spiritual Wokeness”. Rise and Shine: The Kuumba Awakening of Mentorship and Sisterhood among Black Women in higher Education Leaders" The 39th Annual International Black Women’s Congress Conference" : .

"Forbes, A. “How to Build a Career as a Multi-Passionate Person”. Macaulay Honors College. Queens, NY" 2023, February, 8: Invited Speaker.

"Forbes, A. (2022, December, 1) Co-presenter in collaboration with Becker. M, Bratton-Robinson. J, Cooper. Z, Hornung. D, Kubanick. V, Rodriguez. E, Wright. R,. “Necessity: Scripting & Simulation: Alternative Method of Delivery”. The CUNY IT Conference at John Jay College." : .

"Forbes, A (2022, November, 19). Co-presenter and facilitator in collaboration with Lilavois, C. Roeback, S. “York College Annual Social Work Symposium.” York College, City University of New York, Jamaica, New York" : .

"Forbes, A. (2022, October 10). Creator and Facilitator. “Confidentiality 101 Training.” Departmental Employee Training, Queens Community House, Elmhurst, N.Y." : .

"Forbes, A. (2022, September, 9). Creator and Facilitator. “De-Escalating Immediate Emotional Responses” Young Adult Services Departmental Training, Voyages Preparatory High School, Elmhurst, N.Y." : .

"Forbes, A. (2022, March, 23). Invited Speaker. “The Future of Social Work” Celebration of Social Work Everywhere; Collaborative Community Based Organizations, Queens, NY." : .

"Forbes, A. (2022, February, 11). Created and Facilitated. “COVID 19 Assessment Training” Young Adult Services Departmental Training on COVID 19 Assessment/Resource assistance, (Virtual), Queens Community House, Forest Hills, N.Y." : .

"Forbes, A (2021, November, 20). Co-presenter and facilitator in collaboration with Lilavois, C. Roeback, S. “York College Annual Social Work Symposium.” York College, City University of New York, Jamaica, New York" : .

"Forbes, A. (2021, February, 23). Presenter. “Frontline Briefing” Annual Day of Organizational Board Briefing, (Virtual), Queens Community House, Forest Hills, NY 11375." : .

"Forbes, A. (2020, November 21). Created Presentation. (Virtual) “York College Social Work Symposium.” York College, City University of New York, Jamaica, New York." : .

"Forbes, A. (2020, August, 27). Coordinator and Facilitator. “Advanced Case Management” Young Adult Services Departmental Training on Case Management, (Virtual), Queens Community House, Forest Hills, NY, 11375." : .

"Forbes, A. (2020, August, 26). Coordinator and Facilitator. “Understanding Your Talents & Strengths Using Gallup Strengths Assessment” Young Adult Services Departmental Training on Gallup Strengths, (Virtual), Queens Community House, Forest Hills, NY, 11375." : .

"Forbes, A. (2020, August, 25). Coordinator and Facilitator. “Soft Skills Training 101” Young Adult Services Departmental Training on Soft Skills, (Virtual), Queens Community House, Forest Hills, N.Y." : .

"Forbes, A. (2020, May 5). Invited Guest Lecturer. “Career Conversation at First-Year Seminar Course” College Now Department; City University of New York, Bronx Community College, Bronx, N.Y." : .

"Forbes, A. (2020, May 1). Created and Facilitated. “COVID 19 Assessment Training” Young Adult Services Departmental Training on COVID 19 Assessment/Resource assistance, (Virtual), Queens Community House, Forest Hills, N.Y." : .

"Forbes, A. (2020, April 20). Invited Guest Speaker. “Career Panel at First-Year Seminar Course” College Now Department; City University of New York, Bronx Community College, Bronx, N.Y" : .

"Forbes, A. (2019, November 23). Presenter. “York College Social Work Symposium.” York College, City University of New York, Jamaica, New York." : .

"Forbes, A. (2019, August, 26). Creator and Facilitator. “Professional Boundaries” Young Adult Services Departmental Training on Professional Boundaries. Location: Voyages Preparatory High School, Elmhurst, N.Y." : .

"Forbes, A. (2019, August, 25). Creator and Facilitator. “Emergency Protocols Training” Location: Voyages Preparatory High School, Elmhurst, N.Y." : .

"Forbes, A. (2019, August, 25). Creator and Facilitator. “Confidentiality 101 Training.” VOYAGES Preparatory High School, Elmhurst, N.Y." : .

"Forbes, A. (2019, August 14). Creator and Facilitator. “Suicide Prevention.” John Adams High School. Ozone Park, N.Y." : .

"Forbes, A. (2019, February 19). Creator and Facilitator. “Managing Up.” Young Adult Borough Center at High School for Arts and Business, Corona, N.Y." : .

"Forbes, A. (2018, August, 25). Creator and Co-Facilitator. “Helping Students Hone in on Soft Skills Training.” VOYAGES Preparatory High School - South Queens, Jamaica, N.Y" : .

"Forbes, A. (2018, August, 24). Created and Facilitated Training. “Creating a Cohesive Culture in the Workplace.” VOYAGES Preparatory High School - South Queens, Jamaica, N.Y." : .

"Forbes, A. (2017, June, 8). Guest Speaker. “Post-Secondary Student Assessment Tools” Seventh Annual NYC Transfer School Conference, Brandeis High School, New York, NY" : .

"Forbes, A. (2017, March 14). Created and Facilitated Training. “Understanding IEPs” Youth Services Training on Understanding Individualized Education Plans. Forest Hills, N.Y." : .

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.