In addition to these assignments, she was a member of the K-20 Education Network, the Information Services Board, and the Governor's Task Force on Virtual Learning.
Ruderman was named one of "100 to Watch" by the Democratic Leadership Council, 2003[6] Ruderman did not seek re-election in 2004, running instead for Washington State Secretary of State against incumbent Republican Sam Reed;[2][7] she captured 45% of the vote to Sam Reed's 51%.
Laura Ruderman's stepson, Jacob B. Greenburg, was arrested and charged with arson and reckless burning during the Seattle riots in September 2020.
[9] After being released on bail Jacob B. Greenburg was arrested again on October 16, 2020, for assaulting a police officer.
[12] She is or has been active in the following organizations: Ruderman has been a member of the Redmond Chapter of Business and Professional Women,[clarification needed][citation needed] and in 2010 was elected co-chair at Discovery Community School in the Lake Washington School District.