
Rachel Forbes
Professor of the Practice of Social Work, Western Colorado MSW Program Director
970-945-1133 (Office)
http://portfolio.du.edu/Rachel.Forbes
Craig Hall, 2148 S. High St. Denver, CO 80208
What I do
I am proud to represent social work in Western Colorado. Issues of social and environmental justice in our rural and mountain communities are important.Specialization(s)
community organizing and community development, environment, field education, higher education, international social work/global practice, technology
Professional Biography
Associate Professor of the Practice Rachel Forbes, MSW, launched the Western Colorado MSW Program in 2013. Since then, she has lead the development and implementation of a program which has graduated over 75 MSW students from across the region. Forbes serves as co-chair for the Council of Social Work Education Committee on Environmental Justice and collaborates with a number of local and regional boards on behalf of the Western Colorado MSW Program.
Degree(s)
- MSW, International and Community Development, Monmouth University, 2011
- BA, Psychology, Spanish, Loyola University of Maryland, 2008
Licensure / Accreditations
- Career Development Facilitator (CDF)
Professional Affiliations
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Research
Rachel's scholarship and research focuses on the intersections of environmental justice, sustainability, and social work practice.