WHO We Got To Know in July 2026

As a young woman, Brielle survived a brutal attack by her husband, who discharged his gun 8 times prior to taking his own life. You can read more about the incident in 2013 WLKY news article, Miraculously, Brielle survived the attack and spent months recovering from her injuries and the ordeal. Instead of letting her trauma define her, Brielle chose to embrace her story and use it as a platform to inspire others. She has since become an advocate for domestic violence survivors and speaks out about the importance of recognizing the signs of abuse and getting help. Brielle also encourages people to embrace their own stories, no matter how difficult or painful they may be, and use them to connect with others and create positive change.

Kerry has spent her career earning people’s trust first as an award-winning broadcast journalist in Washington, D.C., and for more than two decades as one of the nation’s leading real estate professionals. A full-time Realtor since 2002, she has closed more than $500 million in transactions, consistently ranked among the top 1.5% of Realtors nationwide, and earned recognition as an NVAR Lifetime Top Producer. Based at Compass in Old Town Alexandria, Kerry represents clients throughout Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Delaware, with experience spanning luxury estates, condominiums, vacation homes, new construction, investment and commercial properties, land, and co-ops. Before entering real estate, Kerry spent eleven years in broadcast journalism, receiving numerous honors—including an Emmy, an Associated Press Award, and an Edward R. Murrow Award. That background continues to shape the way she works today: listening carefully, asking the right questions, communicating clearly, and helping people navigate consequential decisions with confidence. A lifelong resident of the Washington metropolitan area, Kerry now lives in the City of Alexandria with her husband, twin daughters, and rescue dog. Beyond her work with clients, she remains deeply committed to the community, supporting local charities, sponsoring civic organizations, and serving on several boards.

From a young age, Mark Attard was enthralled by antique weapons and armor. Like many boys, he was captivated by the tales, games, and museum exhibits featuring knights, Vikings, and the grandeur of ancient warriors. Yet, Mark’s interest went beyond mere fascination. He sought to understand the craftsmanship and history behind these artifacts, researching how they were used, who crafted them, and who owned them. This deep-seated passion led Mark to start collecting his own authentic arms and armor. Recognizing that others shared his love for these historical pieces, he began selling items from his collection to acquire new ones, thus embarking on his journey as an antique arms and armor dealer. Mark went on to establish the Antique’s Armoury where you can find a variety of fine antique arms and armor for sale. With each piece he acquired and sold, Mark expanded his network and deepened his knowledge of the industry. His dedication and commitment have earned him a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable, trusted, and accomplished dealers in the field.

We got to know Sean in an interview we conducted about overcoming adversity, his story is a powerful testament to the power of sheer will. An extremely interesting individual who has climbed the 7 summits, a feat that very few can claim, none however can claim to have done so as a 2x Terminal Cancer Survivor with only one functional lung. His story isn’t a story of adversity, it is a story of hope.

Charles started his journey in a family-owned food manufacturing business working in Sales & Marketing from 2002 to 2005, always drawn to business he owned and operated several micro-businesses and side hustles while exploring a career in IT. In 2009 he left his role as a Microsoft OEM Licensing Representative to establish what would later become the IPOP Network, a media and marketing business. He co-produced and hosted the TV Show TekTiek, a 13-episode series focused on Technology that aired on National TV in Malta, Europe. At IPOP Network he was the Editor-in-chief of multiple niche publications covering a broad array of topics including Local Businesses, Destinations, Fertility, Animals, and Authors. Today he is dedicated exclusively to his vision for GTK™ & GTKME®.

Charles cares about individuality, self-expression, and people forming meaningful connections. His stance on individuality goes beyond a person’s right to embrace and define their own identity; he advocates against minimizing individuals through the applications of labels such as race, gender, faith, ethnicity or any other label that when used exclusively to describe an individual rob them of their unique identity. “It is one thing to describe a person’s attributes and it is quite another thing to minimize a person’s identity to a single attribute.” A Basque-Maltese-American, he proudly descends on his father's side from the same ancestry as Don Hernando de Guevara who sailed west with Christopher Columbus and married the Taino princess Higuenamota. His great grandmother Anna Pace on the other hand a cousin of Giovanni Pace, whom adopted the English name John Pass his name can be found on Liberty Bell in Pennsylvania. As First WHOist & CEO of GTK® he is dedicated to Getting To Know others and their stories. Basque Explorers With Columbus

Brielle Cotterman is an extremely interesting individual, an experienced Publicity Expert with a list of prominent clients present and past. A TEDx speaker and notably a domestic abuse survivor turned activist and advocate for others, she believes that embracing your story and presenting it authentically is one of the most important elements of unlocking the power of a personal brand to do good.