ORDINA M. CHANDA is a Zambian author, poet, bioinformatics student, mental health advocate, entrepreneur, and youth leader. Through emotionally driven storytelling, Ordina explores themes of love, grief, healing, identity, and resilience, creating stories that remind readers that even the deepest scars can bloom into strength.
Her debut novel, Scars of Bloom, is a psychological literary drama that blends poetry, nature, and raw human emotion to encourage conversations around mental health, hope, and personal growth.
Beyond writing, Ordina serves as a student mental health ambassador, a certified peer educator and is passionate about empowering young people through leadership, education, entrepreneurship, and creative expression. She believes that words have the power to heal, inspire, and transform lives.
When she isn't writing, she enjoys poetry, art, nature, and developing initiatives that promote mental wellness and create opportunities for young people.
Every scar tells a story. Every bloom proves healing is possible.