A Foundation Built On Literature, Psychology, Research And Human Understanding
Hazel Mehta's educational journey reflects a lifelong fascination with language, human behaviour, critical thinking, creativity, and the power of ideas to shape people, organizations, and culture.
Learning That Shaped Her Perspective
Education played a defining role in shaping the way Hazel thinks, creates, and leads.
Her academic journey spans creative writing, English literature, organizational behaviour, psychology, economics, research, and analytical thinking.
Together, these disciplines provided a foundation that continues to influence her work across advertising, entrepreneurship, brand strategy, leadership, and innovation.
More than academic achievements, these experiences developed a way of thinking that combines creativity with insight and strategy with human understanding
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing & English Literature (Honors)
2010 – 2011
Purdue University
At Purdue University, Hazel pursued a dual focus in Creative Writing and English Literature, graduating with Honors.
Her academic experience strengthened her expertise in storytelling, language, literary analysis, research, and critical thinking.
It also reinforced her belief in the power of narratives to influence perspectives, inspire action, and create meaningful connections.
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Graduated with Honors
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Recipient of the Brain Mexicott Award for her original play, Malefique
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Recipient of the R. W. Babcock Award for research on Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well and its Boccaccian roots in The Decameron
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Selected for the prestigious Margo Katherine Wilkes Undergraduate Research Internship
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Contributed to the BRANCH research database under Professor Dino Felluga
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Sole female member of the Purdue Rifle Team
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Active member of the Purdue Rifle & Pistol Club
The London School of Economics And Political Science
Hazel's studies in Organizational Behaviour at LSE expanded her understanding of leadership, team dynamics, motivation, organizational culture, and decision-making.
This experience provided valuable insight into the behavioural and social factors that influence how individuals, teams, and organizations perform, perspectives that continue to shape her leadership and business approach today.
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Organizational Behaviour Studies
2009
International Baccalaureate – English Language & Literature
2005 – 2007
École Mondiale World School
Hazel completed the International Baccalaureate programme with a rigorous academic profile, taking four Higher Level subjects instead of the standard three: Further Mathematics, English, Psychology, and Theatre, along with Design Technology and French.
The IB curriculum strengthened her analytical thinking, communication skills, global perspective, and appreciation for diverse viewpoints. It also nurtured her early passion for storytelling, literature, and creative expression.
These formative years laid the groundwork for her future academic and professional pursuits
University Of Oxford
For three consecutive years, Hazel attended summer programmes at the University of Oxford, studying Psychology and Economics.
This interdisciplinary exposure deepened her understanding of human behaviour, decision-making, economic systems, and critical analysis.
Her interest in psychology was also shaped by earlier personal experiences, including her transition from an all-girls school to Bombay Scottish School, where exposure to bullying and complex social dynamics made her want to better understand people, behaviour, and human relationships.
Combined with her lifelong love for reading, these experiences shaped her curiosity about how people think, communicate, connect, and respond to the world around them.
These perspectives continue to influence her work across communication, branding, entrepreneurship, consumer engagement, and cognitive creativity.
Summer School In Psychology & Economics
2005 – 2007
How Education Influences Her Work
Hazel's education continues to shape the way she approaches every aspect of her professional journey.
Her background in literature developed a strong understanding of narrative, communication, and storytelling.
Her studies in psychology and organizational behaviour strengthened her understanding of people, motivation, leadership, and decision-making.
Her research experience fostered intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking, and the ability to connect ideas across disciplines.
Together, these influences form the foundation of how she builds brands, leads businesses, develops strategies, and creates meaningful experiences
From Academic Foundations To Professional Impact
The principles, perspectives, and skills developed through Hazel's education continue to influence her work across advertising, entrepreneurship, brand strategy, leadership, and innovation.