Marsha Hansen is an educator, freelance writer, and singer. A concert vocalist and inspirational speaker, she currently teaches about and sings African American sacred music for audiences in church settings across the county. She has served as a U.S. Naval Officer and holds degrees in theology and human relations. Her most recent book is My Soul Is a Witness (2006, 978-0-8066-5285-6). She lives in El Paso, Texas.