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
Place-based knowledge enriches our understanding of biodiversity change
A recent study of bird communities at Yáláƛi (Goose Island…
Online auction goes live: give for killer whales
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Take action: Urge Canada to regulate salmon-killing pollutant, 6PPD
Canada’s draft Priorities Plan is open for public comment until…
Sailing and learning in the Salish Sea
The Special Bird Service recently joined the Salish Sea Emerging…
Hydrophone diaries: eavesdropping on the soundscapes of the Salish Sea
Hosting listening stations comes with trials and tribulations.
Mail is down, but our conservation work continues
Keep conservation going: Easy ways to give during the Canada…
Dr. Erin Wall presents on humpback whale songs in Perth
Dr. Erin Wall is at the Perth conference on the…
A memorable evening at the 2024 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards
Filled with warmth, camaraderie, and engaging conversations, the Ocean Awards…








