Kauffman & Associates, Inc.

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Kauffman & Associates, Inc. Founded in 1990 and specializing in public health, education and economic development issues.

KAI is a Native American owned, woman-owned, small business that delivers innovative solutions for government and commercial clients. Our expertise spans diverse specialty areas, including public health, education, and economic development. We work closely with federal, tribal, state, and regional governments; associations; foundations; and private-sector businesses.

Today, we wear orange to honor Native boarding school survivors and remember the children who never made it home. Rememb...
09/30/2026

Today, we wear orange to honor Native boarding school survivors and remember the children who never made it home.

Remembrance calls us to action. Learn the history, listen to survivors, share their stories, and support the continued work toward truth, healing, and justice.

Follow the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition to learn more and support their work.

During National Su***de Prevention Month, remember that connection is prevention, and reaching out can make a difference...
09/08/2026

During National Su***de Prevention Month, remember that connection is prevention, and reaching out can make a difference.

For Native people living in Washington, the Native & Strong Lifeline offers culturally grounded support from trained Native counselors, available 24/7.

Connect with the Native & Strong Lifeline:
📞 Call 988 and press 4
📱Text N8V to 988
💬 Chat online at https://chat.988lifeline.org/

Anyone in the U.S. can also call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

#988

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Every relative deserves the opportunity to live, heal, and thrive. By red...
08/31/2026

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day.

Every relative deserves the opportunity to live, heal, and thrive. By reducing stigma, sharing lifesaving knowledge, and supporting culturally grounded solutions, we can help prevent overdose and strengthen our communities.

Resources for our relatives:

Find treatment and recovery support: www.findtreatment.gov

Learn about naloxone (Narcan) and where to find it: www.cdc.gov/stop-overdose/caring/naloxone

Find nearby IHS, Tribal, and Urban Indian healthcare services: www.ihs.gov/findhealthcaremap

We're excited to announce that Josephine Keefe (Nez Perce) has been appointed CEO of KAI, effective July 2, 2026. Joseph...
07/07/2026

We're excited to announce that Josephine Keefe (Nez Perce) has been appointed CEO of KAI, effective July 2, 2026. Josephine will continue serving as KAI's Vice President of Communications while leading the company into its next chapter.

Over the past 12 years, Josephine has helped shape KAI into the nationally recognized firm it is today. As Vice President of Communications, she has led our award-winning Communications service line while partnering across KAI's service lines and managing the company's largest federal project in outreach and engagement efforts to Tribal communities across the country. Her collaborative leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to our values will help build on KAI's strong foundation.

As we look ahead, we remain committed to strengthening our partnerships and continuing to do work that matters for Tribal Nations, our clients, and the communities we serve.

Every generation is shaped by leaders whose work creates opportunities for those who follow. Today, we honor Jo Ann Kauf...
07/01/2026

Every generation is shaped by leaders whose work creates opportunities for those who follow.

Today, we honor Jo Ann Kauffman (Nez Perce), founder and president of KAI, as she announces her retirement after 36 years of leadership and service.

Throughout her career, Jo Ann championed Native voices, strengthened partnerships, and advanced Native-led solutions across Indian Country.

We are deeply grateful for Jo Ann’s leadership, vision, and commitment to Native communities. As she begins this next chapter, we celebrate all she has contributed and wish her joy and fulfillment in the years ahead.

qe’ciyew’yew’. Thank you, Jo Ann, for showing us what it means to do work that matters.

Read the full announcement:
https://kauffmaninc.com/jak-retirement-annoucement/

Pride Month is a time to celebrate identity, community, and belonging. We honor 2SLGBTQIA+ relatives and the many ways t...
06/17/2026

Pride Month is a time to celebrate identity, community, and belonging. We honor 2SLGBTQIA+ relatives and the many ways they continue to lead, create, and care for our communities and inspire future generations.

Looking for ways to show your support? Follow Two Spirit & Native LGBTQ+ Center for Equity and BAAITS to learn more about the work they do to uplift, advocate for, and support 2SLGBTQIA+ relatives every day.
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We'll be returning to Seattle Indian Health Board’s Indigenous People Festival on June 13 at Seattle Center! KAI is pro...
06/10/2026

We'll be returning to Seattle Indian Health Board’s Indigenous People Festival on June 13 at Seattle Center! KAI is proud to contract with the WA DOH on the Native & Strong campaign.

Stop by our booth to learn more about the Native & Strong Lifeline, pick up resources, and grab some swag from the KAI team!

Last week, KAI joined partners from across California in Sacramento for the Collective Action: Building Hope and Healing...
05/27/2026

Last week, KAI joined partners from across California in Sacramento for the Collective Action: Building Hope and Healing in California Indian Country All Grantee Gathering and California Indian Opioid Safety Coalition 20. Representatives from all 27 grantee sites attended the gathering.

The gathering created space for Wellbriety meetings, cultural activities, wisdom sharing, and conversations around prevention and Tribal Medication-Assisted Treatment. KAI is honored to highlight the important work grantees and partners are leading across the state to support healing, recovery, and community wellness.

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421 W Riverside, Suite 450
Spokane, WA
99201

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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