Desiree Barbaro shares what motivated her to invest in herself through the Penn State Smeal Part-Time Hybrid MBA. As a strategic transformation leader in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry, Desiree reached a point in her career where she wanted to deepen her business knowledge, expand her leadership capabilities, and make greater impact within her organization. Through the Smeal Hybrid MBA, she’s gaining the skills needed to drive business strategy, scale organizations, and mentor the next generation of leaders. The Penn State Smeal Hybrid MBA is a flexible MBA program designed for working professionals, combining virtual learning with in-person residencies to deliver real-world business impact. *Learn more about the program:* https://hybridmba.smeal.psu.edu *Start your application:* https://hybridmba.smeal.psu.edu/apply