Marissa Fors, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, C-ASWCM, CCM
Director of Specialized Programs
Marissa is the Director of Specialized Programs at CancerCare and oversees our Resource Navigation and Time to Screen Programs. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW).
Additional training:
- Certificate: Executive Leadership in the Not-for-Profit Sector, New York University
- Certificate: Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis, New York University
- Certificate: Clinical Trauma Competency for Social Workers, International Trauma Training Institute
- Clinical Supervision, Rutgers University
- Seminar in Field Instruction, Fordham University
- Executive Training on Navigation and Survivorship, GW Cancer Center
Awards:
- 2023 Social Worker of the Year, NASW, New York State Chapter
- NASW-NYC Leadership Award
- 40 Under 40 in Cancer Award
Presentations and publications:
“Drama Therapy Can Be a Therapeutic Tool for Helping Patients Cope With Cancer,” Oncology Nursing News (April 2023)
“The Role of Case Management: Improving Outcomes and Addressing Disparities in Cancer Care,” Oncology Nursing News (July 2021)
“Identifying the Needs of Men with Breast Cancer,” Oncology Nursing News (June 2020)
“A Caregiver’s Role: It Takes a Village,” Susan G. Komen Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference. Freehold, NJ (May 2019)
“From Disparities to Disclosure: A Discussion on Lesbians and Breast Cancer,” Oncology Nurse Advisor (June 2018)
“Physical Activity Improves Outcomes for Patients with Breast Cancer and Survivors,” Oncology Nurse Advisor (April 2017)
Marissa shares, “It has been a continued privilege to be a part of such an inspiring organization that is sincerely driven by caring and motivated professionals to assist people in need. I am very proud of the work that we do, and I cherish the moments that empower and motivate our clients, and ourselves, to take action and move forward.”