Krauss has promoted social causes in La Florida, creating "Family and Future," a social organization dedicated to family development, together with Mariana Aylwin. As a member of the Christian Democrat Party of Chile, Krauss was named Minister of Planning and Cooperation (MIDEPLAN) by President Ricardo Lagos, and she filled this post from 2000 to 2002.[1][2] In 2004 Krauss stood as a candidate for town councillor for La Florida, and was elected with 10.93% of the vote.[3]