Forbes, Azzie
Forbes, Azzie

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 lecturer and the Director of th BS (Social Work) Practicum Program. 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

DayTime
Mondays4:00 PM-5:00PM
Wednesdays2:00PM-3:00PM
Friday (Virtually)9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
By AppointmentEmail: aforbes1@york.cuny.edu

Education

DegreeInstitutionFieldDates
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

Other