Claudia Kauffman
Leadership Delivering Results for Our Community
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The Honorable Claudia Kauffman has been a resident of Kent for over 20 years. She currently serves as the Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe where she oversees the tribes legislative agenda on a local, state, and federal level. Claudia was elected and served as Washington State Senator of the 47th Legislative District where she championed legislation and policy to protect children, address equity, and improve public education She possesses a wide range of leadership in state government, policy and budgets. Claudia’s dedication to the community is found in her long history of community involvement projects, non-profit boards and is former Chair of The Green River College in Auburn. Claudia is a fierce advocacte for children and education. She has been foster mother to ten children, and advocates for foster children, developmental disabilities, and the improvement access, equity, and inclusion. Claudia has received numerous awards including the Anne Foy Baker Award from the Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Association, the Champion for Children Award from WA Children’s Alliance, the Governor’s Award of Excellence for a Lifetime of Volunteering from Governor Gregoire, and the Ruby Award for Women Helping Women from the Soroptomist International. Claudia resides in Kent, WA, with her husband Larry Cordier and is mother to three children.
Honors & Awards
2022 Adeline Garcia Community Service Award - Seattle Indian Health Board for being the Co-Founder of Native Action Network
2018 Recognition of Service Award - Green River College Board of Trustees
2017 Anne Foy Baker Award – Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization
2016 Lifetime Achievement Award – Women Empowering Women In Native Nations
2013 Ruby Award for Women Helping Women – Soroptomist International Auburn Chapter
2013 Adeline Garcia Community Service Award – Seattle Indian Health Board
2012 Distinguished Community Service Award – University of Washington Multi-Cultural Alumni Partnership
2011 Contributions to Women’s History – University of Washington Women’s Center
2011 Recognition of Public Service – WA Women’s Political Caucus
2011 Flying Eagle Woman Award – Native Americans In Philanthropy
2010 Champion for Children – Children’s Alliance
2010 Golden Crayon Award – Early Learning Action Alliance
2009 Governor’s Award of Excellence for a Lifetime of Volunteering –
WA Governor Christine Gregoire
2009 Honorary Fire Chief – Washington State Fire Chiefs
2009 Larry Gossett/Claudia Kauffman Youth Achievement Room – Neighborhood House High Point Community Center
2009 Champion for Children – Children’s Alliance
2008 Recognition for work on behalf of the City – Covington City Council
2008 Recognition of Support – Public School Employees
2008 Pearl Capoeman Baller Award for Civic Involvement – Potlatch Fund
2008 Certificate of Appreciation – A Phillip Randolph Institute
2008 Certificate of Appreciation – Washington Indian Civil Rights Commission
2007 Champion for Children – Children’s Alliance
2007 Housing Hero – Low Income Housing Alliance
2007 Extraordinary Ordinary Woman Award – Highline Community College
2007 Native Sister Spirit Award – Native Action Network
2007 Certificate of Appreciation – Minority Executive Directors Coalition
2007 Elizabeth Peratovich Day Honoree – Tlingit & Haida Central Council
2007 Recognition of Contributions – The Evergreen State College
2006 Recognition of Achievement – Seattle Indian Health Board
2006 Champion of Youth – Boys & Girls Club of King County
2004 Strategic Leader for the 21st Century – Women of Color Empowered
2003 Bernie Whitebear Unity Award – Minority Executive Directors Coalition
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