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
Tar (sands) and Feathers
By Caroline Fox, Ornithologist, Marine Conservation Program Nepean Sound, BC…
Controversial wolf sterilization plan scrapped
By Cathy Ellis Rocky Mountain Outlook October 23, 2008 7:00…
Keep coast free of oil rigs
Winnipeg Free Press Oct. 22, 2008 by Chris Genovali Re:…
Drill Baby Drill
Alaska governor Sarah Palin is really more frightening than fiesty…
Marine Conservation Workshop
Strengthening Marine and Freshwater Conservation in BC A workshop to…
Review of British Columbia’s Wildlife Act
This is a response to the Ministry of Environment’s review…
Wild Salmon in Trouble
Wild Salmon in Trouble Video – at the Watershed Watch…
The Last Wild Wolves (2007)
The last wild Wolves: Ghosts of the Great Bear Rainforest…

