Getting to know...Citlali Zambrano
Preferred pronouns: She/her
Date of Birth: 12/14/2000
Birth Location: Ventura, California

Social Media
Twitter: citlalizambrano
Instagram: citlalizambrano

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Soccer
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: Two-time all-Pacific View league first team honors, all-Ventura County first team honors, CIF-SS Division 3 first team, Ventura County Hall of Fame Athlete of the Year
What is your favorite sports memory? Winning the first game of the CSU women’s soccer 2023 season, as it was my first game playing for CSU.
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My family

Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: CSU’s outstanding senior in marketing and CSU’s marketing achievement award recipient
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Masters of Business Administration

Family
Daughter of Maria Morales and Jose Zambrano
Brothers and/or sisters: Sister Meztli Zambrano

Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I have a black belt in karate
What is your dream job? CEO
Why did you choose Chicago State? Because of the people and to experience living in Chicago. 
Do you have a sports hero? Messi because he is the greatest of all time
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Running
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? I’m a kind person
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Lionel Messi
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Relentless and tenacious
What is your favorite food? Pizza
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Steak and potatoes
What or who motivates you to work hard? My family
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Nothing good has ever come from negativity 
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Lionel Messi, Rihanna, Bretman Rock
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Dancing Queen by ABBA
Can you sing? Like, really sing? No, I wish I could
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? With my own house and established in my career
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? Jumped off a cliff into the ocean
How many languages do you speak? English and Spanish