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
Letter: Urgent recommendation for the renewal and expansion of the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)
Letter to Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries.
Hug a tree for science!
Have you ever seen a big tree and wondered what…
The Islands Trust Policy Statement, and how it’s veering off-course
A lot can happen in seven years.
Ensure the long-term stability of projects dedicated to the recovery of wild salmon (BCSRIF)
We call on the federal government to make good on…
How to measure a tree
Measuring height, diameter, and crown spread of a big tree…
We’re bringing the environmental community together with a new event: The Confluence
Join us for this Friday night mixer designed to spark…
National plastic pollution efforts continue
Good things happen when experts from different sectors work together.
Embracing your inner wolf and field researcher
Events and presentations to get you thinking about wildlife and…








