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.

samantha [dot] walker [at] raincoast [dot] org

Samantha Walker wears a toque in the snow and smiles.

Recent articles

Two scientists appear on the right side of the image standing inside a small boat, placing a long wire into the ocean.

A wave of community support for hosting coastal listening stations

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The Raincoast Ocean Science Awards 2025 at the Vancouver Aquarium

The 2025 awards ceremony was an uplifting evening celebrating the…

Achiever sails under wind power into a shining bright blue sky sunny day.

Supporting youth through experiential learning in nature

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Restored marsh on Sea Island: wetland habitat is deepened to promote growth of Lyngby's Sedge and fish utilize off-channel marsh habitats.

Salmon habitat restored on Sea Island

Marsh is vital habitat for salmon and we aim to…

Two research scientists stand atop a platform on a sail boat, one of them pointing out into the distance. Both wear blue baseball hats. A mountain range and a blue sky is seen in the background.

Warm and dry in the field! 

Our staff members have been incredibly lucky and grateful to…

A hiker wearing a bright yellow jacket and a light green backpack jumps as they traverse a snowy mountain peak.

Packs built for adventures!

Three styles, three options to support Raincoast.

A killer whale slices through the water, against a backdrop of mountains.

Listening to whales: A new lens on killer whale communication

Combining hydrophones, drones, and AI to study killer whale communication…

Auston Chhor looking very happy driving a small boat with an outboard engine; Auston is the host of season two of Raincoast Radio.

Episode 15: Drones, science communication, and changing roles with Auston Chhor

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