On February 17, 2021, Perry Center Professor Celina Realuyo spoke on “The Impact of COVID-19 on the Economy, Security and Transnational Organized Crime in the Americas” at the Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis Center (CINA) at George Mason University’s Virtual Distinguished Speaker Series. CINA is a multidisciplinary academic consortium led by George Mason University and Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence that pursues innovative strategies and solutions to advance criminal network analysis, forensics, and investigative processes. CINA researchers are developing tools and technologies, as well as innovative educational and training solutions to advance our nation’s abilities to counter transnational criminal activities.