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
Wildlife killing contests
We have ethical responsibilities to targeted species and to biodiversity,…
New research shows the impact log booms have on salmon habitats in the Fraser Estuary
The study found that log booms impact physical habitat, water…
The ethics of flying drones over whales
Raincoast uses drones to study killer whale health…and we always…
Exploring biodiversity in cities with OurSquamish
Framing the issues of climate change and biodiversity loss in…
Restoring marsh habitat in the Fraser River Estuary
Raincoast’s Fraser Estuary Research and Restoration Program has been developing…
Canada has a chance to lead on the world stage with an improved Nature Accountability Act
Bill C-73 is a much-needed piece of legislation that would…
New study reveals complex relationships among grizzly bear activity, ecotourism, and salmon availability
The research found that bears can avoid ecotourists and take…
Meet Marlie Temple, Raincoast’s new interim Development Coordinator
Marlie has joined the Raincoast team to assist with Development.








