Natasha David-Walker is a native Atlantan who returns to the city after studying at Oakwood College and Columbus State University, where she earned a degree in General Studies with a concentration in the Biology. She also holds a Master’s degree in English in Professional Writing.

During undergraduate studies, she worked in various health related areas such as home health care and research, but found her true passion writing, working with civic issues and on political campaigns. In Birmingham, Alabama she volunteered with Representative Earl Hilliard’s http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_F._Hilliard re-election Campaign in 2000, where he won defeating Artur Davis.  

After receiving her B.S. degree she decided to pursue a Masters in English in Professional Writing at the University of Memphis (U of M). While a student at the U of M, Natasha was hired by a non-profit community-based organization, the South Memphis Alliance (SMA), www.smaweb.org as both the Director of Public Relations and HIV Coordinator. As the Director of P.R. she successfully established the presence of SMA as an on the ground force with the Memphis City Council, State Representatives and members of Congress by working as a community advocate. She also managed press/media releases as a community liaison. During her tenure and in her work as HIV Coordinator, Natasha promoted HIV/AIDS awareness and initiated an organization in the youth correction facility called, Positive Brothers on a Mission.   

Working in the community garnered Natasha much respect and visibility, as a result she launched two businesses, Editorial Solutions, a freelance writing service and Public Relations business; and Living Light Ministries, now Living Light Ministries and Public Health-Health Education, a health and wellness educational non-profit organization. In 2004, she traveled to Zambia, Africa with the National Association for the Prevention of Starvation (NAPS) www.napsoc.org/, as a Health Educator promoting HIV/AIDS awareness.   

Her client list of politicians under Editorial Solutions, Inc. included then School Board Member, now City Councilwoman Wanda Halbert http://www.cityofmemphis.org/framework.aspx?page=700, and City Councilwoman Barbara Swearengen-Holt http://www.cityofmemphis.org/framework.aspx?page=703. She also volunteered and collaborated with Congressman Harold Ford Jr. during his terms in office between 2001 – 2005, and worked with his campaigns for re-election. 

Married to Shawn Walker, they are the blessed parents of two children Keely-J. and Shawn Jr.

She is the host of Talking To Tasha© an Internet based radio show that airs Mondays – Fridays from 9pm to 10pm E.S.T. at www.blogtalkradio.com/Talking-To-Tasha. Her first book, Sex And The Saints© is available online. The book is a compilation of testimonials penned by people in the church detailing their struggles and victories as it relates to sexual issues. Mrs. Walker hopes that an open dialogue in the church about sexual issues will help raise awareness and reduce barriers in the fight against HIV/AIDS. For details about ordering a copy of the book and speaking engagements, visit www.sexandthesaints.com.