Samantha Walker
Community Engagement Specialist
Samantha holds a Fundraising Management Certificate from Durham College and has volunteered with numerous arts and animal-welfare nonprofit organizations. With a background in the music industry, she brings experience in creative marketing and special events, offering a fresh perspective on fundraising strategy – particularly in areas that emphasize community engagement and connection.
Before formally joining Raincoast, Samantha assisted the development team as a volunteer by identifying new funding opportunities. She now supports the organization’s public outreach initiatives, campaigns, partnership building efforts, and grant coordination.
Having spent her childhood on Vancouver Island, Samantha is thrilled to support Raincoast’s mission to protect the environment, cultures, and communities she has long admired and cherished.
Recent articles
A new tee collaboration inspired by the wild coast: Nikki McClure x Raincoast x Anian
Wear what you stand for.
The Fraser River Estuary: A global biodiversity hotspot
Where the Fraser River meets the sea, an extraordinary web…
What is conservation finance?
A brief introduction to the field of conservation finance, and…
The Fraser River Estuary: A vital salmon nursery under pressure
Fraser River salmon cannot afford to lose any more of…
Letter in Science challenges Alberta’s ill-advised black bear hunting policy
Scientists question the evidence behind Alberta’s approach to “responsible wildlife…
Through the lens: Celebrating the coastal grey wolf and Canada Post’s wolf stamp
Photographer Michelle Valberg shares the story behind the image.
Equip the mission
Supporters who provide the tools our team needs to do…
New short film showcases Raincoast scientists’ work investigating killer whale communication
Learning to Listen follows Dr. Valeria Vergara and team as…