Azzie Forbes

Dr. Azzie Forbes serves as a Doctoral Lecturer and Director of the BSSW Social Work Practicum Program at York College, CUNY. She holds a DSW from Capella University (2022), MSW from Case Western Reserve University (2016), and BS from Wartburg College (2010). Her work focuses on resiliency in young adults, social-emotional counseling, and curriculum development for non-profits. She previously directed two alternative high schools in Queens, NY, and now oversees practicum education for social work students.

• Education:
  • DSW in Social Work (Capella University, 2022)
  • MSW in Social Work (Case Western Reserve University, 2016)
  • BS in Social Work (Wartburg College, 2010)

Her research emphasizes resiliency frameworks for young adults aged 18–21, integrating her Resiliency Plan methodology. She has developed curricula for youth programs and led workshops on de-escalation, professional boundaries, and inclusive practices across NYC organizations.

In 2023, she presented Simulation as a Tool for Inclusivity at a CUNY conference and co-authored a chapter on Black women’s leadership in social work (expected 2025). Awards include the CUNY Career Success Fellowship (2023) and the Mannie Holmes Diversity Award (2010).

Dr. Forbes supervises BSW practicums, chairs the Practicum Advisory Board, and collaborates on grants like the College Access for All initiative (2019). She also serves on York’s Behavioral Intervention Team and the International Black Women’s Congress.