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 D.
guide since 2004
Maya D.
guide since 2015
Sylvie F.
guide since 2024
Mira F.
guide since 2022
Jamie G.
guide since 2024
Pat G.
guide since 2005
Suzanne K.
guide since 2018
Molly L.
guide since 2022
Laura N.
guide since 2025
Rhona N. P.
guide since 2025
Deborah A.
guide since 2023
Charlize A.
guide since 2025
Alicia A.
guide since 2018
Mena A.
guide since 2025
Andrea B.
guide since 2022
Sharon B.
guide since 2025
Lenny B.
guide since 2013
Hillary B.
guide since 2023
Shosh B.
guide since 2018
Bob C.
guide since 2017
Carly O.
guide since 2024
Pam P.
guide since 2018
Ari R.
guide since 2025
Jeannette R.
guide since 2024
Linda S.
guide since 2017
Tomo S.
guide since 2012
Paula S.
guide since 2014
Jan S.
guide since 2007
Marty V.
guide since 2016
Barbara W.
guide since 2025
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 during the school/work week. Weekend shifts available additionally. This is a paid position.
Please fill out the contact form and add your resume and we will get back to you when we have openings!
