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
Salmon shortages leave grizzly bears stressed
New Scientist Salmon shortages on Canada’s west coast may leave…
Artists sail for an oil-free coast
By Lissa Alexander, Parksville Qualicum Beach News After flying to…
Initial skirmishes in the battle to save the coast
The magic canoe is getting bigger as artists, journalists and…
The Koeye Exchange
Raincoast crew made its annual migration to the Koeye River…
BC government conditions on pipelines
Island Tides August 9 – 22, 2012 By Patrick Brown…
The important role of predators in BC’s Gulf Islands
Healthy ecosystems require a full suite of species distributed across…
An oil spill off B.C. won’t be able to control itself
The government of British Columbia has announced five requirements that…
Gateway is bad news
Edmonton Journal By Chris Genovali and Misty MacDuffee Another one…








