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It's really no surprise that Chiara de Blasio moved to California from New York City to pursue a degree in sociology at Santa Clarita University. Located in northern California, the university's sociology department page describes its program as one which "unveils a greater understanding of the social forces and processes that shape our societies and influence socializations, institutions, cultures, and individual decisions."

In 2016, de Blasio's family cheered for her as she walked across the stage to accept her diploma during a graduation ceremony (via the New York Post). With a degree in hand (she also graduated with a minor in women's and gender studies and a concentration in criminal justice), the college grad continues to work as the program coordinator of Feminists for Justice at Santa Clarita Community Action Program, according to her LinkedIn.

However, she plans to pursue a career in the field of social work, according to the New York Post. This makes complete sense given her background experience in advocating for various communities and human rights. She appears to be following in the footsteps of her mom and dad. And she has no plans to stop raising her voice for others. She told Teen Vogue, "I definitely want to be an activist for all the issues I find righteous."