Fatima Mabrouk, MSW

Bachelor of Science, Social Work Graduating Class ‘2017

Fatima Mabrouk became a member of the York College Social Work Empowering & Encouraging Together (S.W.E.E.T.) Club in Fall 2014 and was soon appointed as a YC Student Ambassador. In Fall 2015, she was nominated and elected as President of the S.W.E.E.T. Club, a role she held until her graduation in May 2017.

During her time as President of the S.W.E.E.T. Club, she actively prepared the members for lobbying visits with assemblymembers to advocate for loan forgiveness and further support for the program and the social work profession. In preparation, Fatima held weekly club meetings to discuss and strategize advocacy efforts. During these sessions, she led discussions on key statistics and the benefits of loan forgiveness—highlighting the importance of loan forgiveness in supporting future social workers.

During her time at YC, Fatima also participated in a four-day trip to Selma, Alabama, with the York Contingency to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. As part of the experience, Fatima and her fellow York Selma contingent walked across the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge, honoring the legacy of the civil rights movement.

“I am incredibly grateful for my undergraduate experiences at YC, as they not only strengthened my foundation as a social work student but also shaped my leadership skills, which have been instrumental in guiding me to where I am today.” Stated Fatima.

Fatima is a dedicated PhD candidate enrolled at NYU’s Silver School of Social Work. She holds the esteemed title of NYU’s Urban Doctoral Fellow, Council of Social Work Education Doctoral Minority Fellow and is a dedicated social worker and equity advocate. Her fervor lies in empowering historically underrepresented Black/African American women professionals. Fatima’s research specializes in helping individuals who experience racial microaggressions in behavioral healthcare settings and is interested in studying the stressful effects of microaggressions.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Fatima plays a pivotal role as a Peer Advocate and Consultant within NYU Silver School of Social Work's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office. In this capacity, she diligently supports students and faculty of color in their academic journeys. Fatima brings a wealth of experience in clinical practice and social science research to the table. She has also shared her knowledge through teaching courses at NYU, Hunter, and Columbia, shedding light on mental health, policy issues within social work, workplace discrimination, and institutional equity. Fatima's outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication to service have been recognized with the 2nd Annual CUNY Women's Recognition Award.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Fatima takes pride in her role as a cherished aunt and embraces her AfroArab identity. As she continues her doctoral journey at NYU Silver School of Social Work, she remains resolutely committed to utilizing her research to advance institutional equity and combat workplace discrimination.