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

A group of porpoises leap through a wavy ocean surface.

Join us November 20th for the 2025 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards

Four awards will be presented to honour those making waves…

Southern Resident killer whales surface in the Salish Sea in blue water.

In the Salish Sea, tensions surrounding killer whales and salmon are about more than just fishing

Amidst enduring perceived conflict between anglers and killer whale advocates,…

Illustration of killer whales and salmon and a figure in the foreground.

New study reveals pathways to transform conflict over contentious salmon and killer whale management in B.C.

Although differences in some beliefs and management priorities were stark,…

Rodney Hsu looks out over the water with mist and clouds and mountains looming behind him.

Episode 9: Bridging the gap between salmon scientists and anglers with Fishing with Rod

A salmon habitat biologist and a recreational angler sit down…

A mother killer whale is pictured from above, pushing her small deceased calf forward with her nose.

Another devastating loss for the Southern Residents

On Friday, September 12th, researchers from the Center for Whale…

Dave Scott, sporting blue green hair, holds up a juvenile salmon in a measuring device, in the Fraser Estuary.

Episode 8: Salmon 101 with Allison Dennert and Dave Scott

Two Raincoast salmon researchers join Auston Chhor to discuss salmon…

Introducing More than a fish

Introducing More than a fish

So, what makes salmon more than a fish? Let’s dive…

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