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
Letter to The Honourable Joanne Thompson
Subject: Urgent need to reinstate charter patrolmen contracts for 2025.
Psst… We have an events calendar
Webinars, talks, meetups, oh my! Check out the latest happenings…
Where this flag flies, salmon have allies
Join Raincoast, Pacific Salmon Foundation, and more in celebrating these…
Upcoming webinar: When Fire Meets Water
We’re talking with experts about healthy watersheds as a solution…
Nominations for the 2025 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards are now open
Four awards celebrating ocean science in Canada, one epic evening!
International Day for Biological Diversity 2025
Reflecting on how we protect biodiversity and build harmony with…
Meet Nicole Van Zutphen, Raincoast’s new Communications Manager
Nicole has joined Raincoast to lead our communications team.
Celebrate World Ocean Day with Raincoast
Raincoast’s sailing research vessel Achiever will be joining World Ocean…








