Meet the 66Training Team
A collaborative team of experienced workforce development and education implementation professionals bringing strategic leadership, subject-matter expertise, and practical execution support to complex initiatives.
Workforce Implementation Professionals
Our team blends deep experience in program management, curriculum design, employer engagement, apprenticeship development, workforce alignment, and instructional strategies — all focused on moving workforce initiatives from funded vision to operational success.
Every engagement is supported by collaborative expertise, ensuring dedication, continuity, and capacity — not reliance on a single individual.
- Program and project management
- Registered apprenticeship design
- Curriculum and instructional support
- Employer engagement and advisory board facilitation
- Grant compliance and reporting
Principal & Founder
Dan Montoya
Founder & Principal
Dan Montoya is the Founder and Principal at 66Training, a workforce program implementation firm specializing in program and project execution for California community colleges and public workforce initiatives.
Under Dan's leadership, 66Training has supported 12 California community colleges, led 8 regional initiatives for the Bay Area Community College Consortium, and managed statewide pilot projects funded through Strong Workforce and the California Apprenticeship Initiative (CAI).
Dan has guided efforts involving employer engagement, apprenticeship program development, curriculum alignment, and multi-stakeholder collaboration — helping institutions deliver programs that are responsive to real labor market demand.
10+ Specialists
Salam Dosouqi
Executive Operations Manager | Associate Consultant
Salam Dosouqi serves as the Executive Operations Manager for 66Training, bringing over a decade of experience in project management, program operations, and cross-sector collaboration. She specializes in leading complex initiatives, streamlining systems, and supporting partnerships between colleges, employers, and workforce programs. Known for her strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, Salam ensures initiatives are executed efficiently while driving measurable impact for clients and partners.
Renee Albrecht
Senior Consultant
Renee Albrecht is a specialist in instructional design, curriculum development, and digital learning strategies. She supports 66Training's work by enhancing curriculum alignment, optimizing learning environments, and integrating effective learning technologies. Renee's expertise includes accessibility design, AI tools for education, and project coordination. With a master's in education, dual bachelor's degrees in finance and management, and a graduate certificate in the neuroscience of teaching and learning, she brings both pedagogical insight and practical design expertise to workforce programs.
Dann Bergman
Senior Consultant
With more than fifty years of training and instructional development experience, Dann Bergman brings deep institutional knowledge to 66Training's projects. His career includes developing training for IBM's PC launch, F-16 pilot training, healthcare education programs, and corporate sales training. He has also served as a project director on large educational programs and as acting Dean at San Jose Evergreen Community College.
Carl Cimino
Senior Consultant
Carl Cimino brings over two decades of apprenticeship and workforce training leadership to 66Training. He began his career in the building trades and transitioned to education administration, managing training operations within a major Joint Apprenticeship Training Center. His primary focus is building strong relationships among colleges, apprenticeship programs, and employer partners.
Donna Gilmour
Senior Consultant
Donna Gilmour is an HR and workforce development professional who specializes in creating talent pipelines and building work-based learning partnerships. She has managed internship programs that connect students with meaningful career opportunities and has led initiatives to develop paid internships and apprenticeships, including partnerships at Evergreen Valley College and with the San Jose Chamber of Commerce.
Olivia Herriford, Ph.D.
Senior Consultant
Olivia Herriford is a visionary leader with extensive experience in technology, diversity, and strategic engagement. A trailblazer in the tech industry, she has held leadership roles in both corporate and nonprofit sectors, contributing to major organizational growth and inclusive innovation. Olivia supports 66Training's efforts to embed equity, inclusion, and strategic tech insight into workforce initiatives.
Iyuanna Pease
SEL & DEI Specialist
Dr. Iyuanna Pease specializes in SEL, DEI, and trauma-informed practices, empowering professionals for holistic well-being. With a rich background in counseling and academia, she offers tailored support, fostering resilience and emotional intelligence.
Lauren Tabata
Associate Consultant
Lauren Tabata brings creative and strategic design leadership to 66Training, supporting web design, visual branding, marketing strategy, and communications. With a background in graphic design, marketing, WordPress development, and digital engagement, she ensures the firm's visual identity and messaging resonate clearly with clients and partners.