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
Decoding killer whale communication is key to defending their home
An increasingly noisy ocean is threatening the survival of this…
Guide to public comments on proposed regulations to protect Southern Resident killer whales
Take action and support the 1,000m minimum approach distance.
Letter in support of the proposed increase of a 1,000m approach distance for Southern Resident killer whales
The Government of Canada is seeking public feedback on proposed…
Building community in nature
A field trip with impact and community driven women of…
Help us give killer whales a voice
We have a little over three months to raise $77,500…
Seasonal shifts in a wolf’s life
What does a wolf’s development look like?
In an era of scarcity, the Pacific Salmon Treaty must strengthen conservation
Canada and the U.S. can continue to simply negotiate for…
The high price of motherhood in Northern Resident killer whales
New study finds that the demands of maternal care can…