Preston Colthirst-Peryer

preston.colthirst-peryer@lacity.org
Project Assistant
Procurement & Financial Analysis Division

Preston Colthirst-Peryer serves as a Project Assistant for EmpowerLA, where he plays a key role in supporting various functions across the Department. His responsibilities include managing translation and accessibility requests, handling Public Records Act inquiries, and processing invoice entries. In addition, Preston provides essential support to the accounting and budget team by assisting with report generation and data entry tasks. He also contributes to the successful planning and execution of department events, such as the annual Youth Conference, ensuring smooth operations and coordination.

Preston brings a diverse professional background to his role, having previously worked as a paralegal at a criminal law firm and as a project administrator in the theme park industry, where he honed his organizational and project management skills.

Preston holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and statistics from Northern Arizona University. Outside of work, he enjoys reading mystery novels and engaging in rock climbing adventures with friends.

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