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
Oops, I spilled it again: why Exxon history is repeating
As Saturday March 24th marked the 23rd anniversary of the…
Kinder Morgan tankers threaten Salish Sea
On the 23rd Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill,…
Exxon Valdez 23rd Anniversary: Lessons Learned
Raincoast biologist Misty MacDuffee speaks with CBC about lessons we…
The Other Oil Sands Pipeline Project: Northern Gateway
Outside Magazine Online If the U.S. doesn’t allow the northern…
23rd Anniversary of Exxon Valdez: Have we learned anything?
The answer appears to be a resounding “no,” given the…
Raincoast calls on military to respect the critical habitat of killer whales
The suspicious death of L112 warrants full disclosure by the…
Naval Gazing: Military must address activities in Killer whale critical habitat
VANCOUVER – Eight BC conservation organizations are urging the Canadian…
Wolves scapegoated for tar sands oil development
Raincoast’s Dr. Paul Paquet speaks out on blaming wolves when…





