Thanks for the links re: Deborah Ramirez, Anon.
In a word, Soros.
In a few more words, Soros Senior Fellow, 2003.
As well …
"2002 Soros Foundation’s Open Society Institute project grant ($67,123.00) to sponsor a conference of social scientists, police, community groups, legislators and other practitioners aimed at developing “best practices” for racial profiling data analysis."
"2002 -03
Recipient of Soros Senior Justice Fellowship grant ($65,000.00) to develop strategies to enhance understanding between law enforcement and the Arab and Muslim communities."