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
Let’s talk about why it’s ironic that the orca was just chosen as BC’s Best Symbol
This emblem of our province needs our help.
Raincoast Radio is back
So, what makes salmon more than a fish? Let’s dive…
We’re using drones to find salmon cooling centres
Rivers are warming due to climate change. Where do salmon…
Listen to Lance Barrett-Lennard explain the importance of proper policy recommendations for Southern Resident killer whale recovery
Media roundup of recent coverage of the Independent Science Panel…
Turning the tide for Southern Resident killer whales
At 73 individuals, the southern resident killer whales’ decline since…
Building a culture of marine-mammal safe boating on the coast
This free course can help keep you and wildlife safe…
How science can lead to tangible options that improve everyday outcomes
An interview with the newest selection committee member for the…
Beaver-based restoration
In a time when catastrophic conflagrations are becoming a new…







