Jennifer Barnes Van Elk
Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of Victoria and a Masters in Professional Communications from Royal Roads University. Following a successful career in the corporate world and social profit sector, Jennifer started Inkwell in 2015. Since that time, Inkwell has helped organizations of all sizes and types generate millions of dollars through grants and fundraising campaigns.
Jennifer has lived on Vancouver Island since 2003. Previously a Cowichan Valley resident, Jennifer moved to the remote Northern Gulf Island community of Sointula in 2024. When not writing, she runs a small private stable and spends her free time training horses or adventuring with her husband and dog.
Mark Devoe
Mark is a lifelong resident of the Cowichan Valley with a Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Victoria and a background in carpentry and the music industry. He lives with his family in Mill Bay where he spends his free time cycling, travelling, and dreaming about the perfect spreadsheet. Mark joined the Inkwell team in 2018.