About
The Leonis Adobe Museum is the 19th century residence and ranch of French Basque immigrant, Miguel Leonis, and his Native American wife, Espiritu Chijulla. As Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #1, we strive to share the rich and culturally diverse history of California through our historic adobe structure and the fascinating story of the Leonis family.
Our Mission
The Leonis Adobe Museum is a living history museum and Historic-Cultural Monument dedicated to preserving and sharing 1880s ranch life and promoting the history of early California through education and community outreach.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit museum and stewards of Los Angeles’ first Historic-Cultural Monument, the core of our mission is to provide history that is accessible through engagement and educational programming.
Meet the Team
Diane Ramadan
Executive Director
diane@leonisadobemuseum.org
Dinna Rivera Pitt
Historian Curator
dinna@leonisadobemuseum.org
Leanne Santoyo
Tour Coordinator
leanne@leonisadobemuseum.org
Emma Kennedy
Communications Specialist
emma@leonisadobemuseum.org
Will Kaplan
Grants & Developments
will@leonisadobemuseum.org
Martin Hernandez
Ulises Ortiz
Robert Hernandez Guardado
Groundskeepers & Animal Care
Board of Directors
Brian Kahn
Board President
Dennis Oleesky
Vice President
Dennis Washburn
Treasurer
Jeannette Smith
Secretary
Jeff Oliphant
Board Member
Robert Yalda
Board Member
Howard Horwitz
Board Member
Meet Our Tour Guides
Connie Danhiels
guide since 2004
Maya Debus
guide since 2015
Mira Felt
guide since 2022
Pat Gylfe
guide since 2005
Laura Kaplan
guide since 2019
Kathy Kirby
guide since 2008
Suzanne Kush
guide since 2018
Molly Libby
guide since 2022
Robbie Otten
guide since 2023
Deborah Ackrich
guide since 2023
Alicia Arrigo
guide since 2018
Andrea Beilinson
guide since 2022
Lenny Berg
guide since 2013
Andy Brand
guide since 2013
Hillary Bryan
guide since 2023
Shosh Byron
guide since 2018
Sarah Chayet
guide since 2024
Bob Conlee
guide since 2017
Pam Pinkham
guide since 2018
Vianna Saeghi
guide since 2023
Linda Salvati
guide since 2017
Helena Simon
guide since 2023
Tomo Stephens
guide since 2012
Paula Stromquist
guide since 2014
Jan Swain
guide since 2007
Marty Valle
guide since 2016
Join the award-winning team at the Leonis Adobe Museum as a part-time tour guide! Bring California's 1880s ranching period to life through knowledge and interactive activities.
We are looking for enthusiastic team players who are passionate about history, working with children, and interacting with guests.
Lead private school tours for children grades 1 - 5 and meet the community during open hours on the weekends.
Join our amazing team and make some new friends. Must be available to work a minimum of 2 shifts per week. Morning, afternoon, and weekends shifts available.
Please fill out the contact form and add a link to your resume, or email it to contact@leonisadobemuseum.org
