Our Staff Members

Mission Statement
The Leonis Adobe Museum is a historical monument and living history museum dedicated to restoring, preserving, and sharing California ranch life in the late 1880's.

T he Leonis Adobe Association is dedicated to the continued preservation of the Leonis Adobe Museum designated as Los Angeles City Cultural Landmark #1, an 1880s working ranch related to California's yesteryears.  The Leonis Adobe Association links people today with the past through public, educational and organizational programs developed to experience California history.

The Leonis Adobe Association is pleased to announce the 2009-2010 Staff Members.
Diane Ramadan
Diane Ramadan - Ranch, Facility & Museum Manager
diane@leonisadobemuseum.org
Mrs. Ramadan joined the Leonis Adobe staff in February of 2006 as the Ranch Manager. She has extensive knowledge of ranching and livestock that began with 4-H experience as a child. Her love of animals has been a constant theme throughout her life.

As an accomplished rider, she won numerous equestrian events in both English and Western competitions. In 1979, Diane moved to Ireland to prepare for the 1980 Summer Olympics. When the Olympics were boycotted, she stayed in Ireland and competed internationally in show jumping, dressage and three day events for the next five years.


Diane later managed several prestigious horse breeding farms in the U.S. before turning her attention to veterinary medicine. As a veterinary technician for a large animal hospital she managed the laboratory and barn and assisted with surgery.

Diane's love of history, antiques and art make her a natural fit for the Leonis Adobe Museum.
Doris Butler
Doris Butler - Museum Guide Supervisor
doris@leonisadobemuseum.org
For more than ten years Doris Butler has been an outstanding employee at the Leonis Adobe Museum. She started her Leonis Adobe career as a part-time guide aspiring to help serve her community. She now holds the position of Museum Guide Supervisor that includes Guide Coordinator and Gift Shop Manager.
Katy Finley
Katy Finley - Administrative Assistant
katy@leonisadobemuseum.org
Katy began working at the Leonis Adobe Museum in March 2007. As a student who has a love of history and learning, the Adobe is the perfect place for Katy to put that love to use. When she is not at the Adobe, you can find Katy at CSU Channel Islands where she is currently working on her Bachelor's Degree in English Education.

Charlotte Stehlik
Charlotte Stehlik - Community Liaison
charlotte@leonisadobemuseum.org
Charlotte first came to the Adobe on a school tour with her special needs students. She retired in 2004 and joined the Adobe as a guide in September of that year. In addition to her work as a guide, Charlotte works part time in our office heading our membership. When you join us for one of our events please stop by the membership table and say hello to Charlotte.

Karen Cusack
Karen Cusack - School Tour Supervisor
karen@leonisadobemuseum.org
Karen joined the Leonis Adobe staff in October 2009. She will be working with us as a school tour supervisor and also assisting in the office. She has been at home with her family for the past few years but has extensive administrative experience. In addition to working as a volunteer with various charitable organizations, Karen has worked primarily in Human Resources and Employee Training and Development. Her love of history, organization and working with children make her a welcome addition to the staff. Karen has lived in the San Fernando Valley her entire life and currently resides in West Hills with her family.

Michelle Covello
Michelle Covello - Museum Curator
michelle@leonisadobemuseum.org
Michelle started at the Leonis Adobe in 2008 as a student intern through Moorpark College. After receiving her A.A. in Archaeology, she joined the Adobe staff as Museum Technician. Michelle's work with the historical photographs, documents and artifacts in the Leonis Adobe collection is a perfect match with her interests in history, archaeology and research. Her role at the museum is vital to maintaining and preserving the rich history of the Leonis Adobe. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Michelle, her husband and two children have lived in nearby Hidden Hills since 1989.

Jesus Puente
Jesus Puente - Caretaker
Jesus Puentes has been our resident caretaker since 1983. He has helped reconstruct, build and repair almost everything on the museum grounds. After the 1994 earthquake he helped make new adobe bricks from the yard. Jesus considers the Adobe his home, and the museum is grateful to have the grounds in such dedicated and loyal hands.

Martin Hernandez - Groundskeeper
Martin joined our staff in November of 2008. Martin has extensive experience in construction as well as landscaping. As our groundskeeper Martin maintains the Calabasas Creek Park . Martin also assists with our livestock.

Ulises Ortiz - Groundskeeper
Ulises joined the Leonis Adobe staff in April 2009 as Museum Groundskeeper. As an integral part of the museum staff, Ulises helps take care of our many animals as well as the museum grounds. In his spare time, Ulises enjoys spending time with his son.


LEONIS ADOBE GRAPEVINE
Romance of the Ranchos
Wine Tasting Event
Saturday, September 25, 2010
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Sample wines from local vineyards located on old Rancho lands.
Taste French bread and an assortment of fruit and cheese with your wine.
Enjoy a strolling Mariachi band.
Vineyards include: Wades Wines, Flying Goat Cellars, Malibu Sundowner, Four Sisters Ranch, Bernards Wine Gallery and more...
$25 for Members
$35 for Non-Member
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February 2010
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Monday, February 01, 2010
Museum Open | @ 1:00pm
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Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Museum Open | @ 1:00pm
Valley Alt. & A. Lutheran | All Day
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Museum Open | @ 1:00pm
Sherman Oaks | All Day
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Thursday, February 04, 2010
Museum Open | @ 10:00am
Sherman Oaks | @ 9:15am
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Friday, February 05, 2010
Holiday Open House | @ 2:00pm
Museum Open | @ 1:00pm
Warner Ave Elementary School | All Day
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Saturday, February 06, 2010
Testing Event Calendar | @ 5:30pm
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Monday, February 08, 2010
Museum Open | @ 1:00pm
Sherman Oaks | All Day
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Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Museum Open | @ 1:00pm
Wilbur Ave & Westlake Hills | All Day
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Museum Open | @ 1:00pm
Wildwood | All Day
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Museum Open | @ 10:00am
Sierra Canyon | All Day
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Friday, February 12, 2010
Museum Open | @ 1:00pm
CSU Channel Islands Prep | All Day
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Monday, February 15, 2010
Museum Open | @ 1:00pm
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Museum Open | @ 1:00pm
CSU Channel Islands Prep | All Day
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Museum Open | @ 1:00pm
Canyon Charter & Heart of the Valley | All Day
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Museum Open | @ 10:00am
Laurell Hall | All Day
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Museum Open | @ 1:00pm
Simi Elementary | All Day
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Museum Open | @ 1:00pm
St. Francis & Sherman Oaks | All Day
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Museum Open | @ 1:00pm
Wonderland | All Day
CLU College | @ 10:30am
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Museum Open | @ 1:00pm
Madera | All Day
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Museum Closed | @ 10:00am
Marquez Charter | All Day
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Friday, February 26, 2010
Museum Open | @ 1:00pm
Hoover  | All Day
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February 2010
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Museum Open (@ 1:00pm)
Friday, September 10, 2010
Museum Open (@ 1:00pm)
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Museum Open (@ 10:00am)

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