Zalea Solzano

USS Za
Zalea Solzano
Position	Commanding Officer
Rank	Fleet Captain
Species	Human
Gender	Female
DOB	233811.27
Age	62
Birthplace	Deep Space 2

Zalea Solzano is an officer of the Federation Starfleet currently assigned as the commanding officer of the USS Za. She is a medical doctor and served primarily as a physician and a medical officer for most of her Starfleet career, and she is known primarily in medical circles for her pioneering collaborations with Romulan physicians when she was stationed aboard a series of ships stationed near the Neutral Zone.


Appearance

Height: 1.8 m (5'11")
Weight: 85 kg (187 lbs)
Hair Color: Black
Length of Hair: Mid-long
Eye Colour: Dark brown
Skin Tone: Brown
Voice: Focused
Handedness: Right


Brief History

She obtained a medical degree prior to attending Starfleet Academy and served as a medical officer for several years before being assigned for the first time as a chief medical officer. She served in a medical administrative position following her CMO stints and chose to pursue command training in that capacity. She first commanded a starship ten years prior to her service on Starbase 58.


Career Recognition

Zalea is a highly decorated officer, both for her Starfleet service and for her contributions to medicine. She is a leading coauthor on the primary text on Romulan medicine outside the Star Empire, Romulan Anatomy & Pathophysiology.

Campbell Award, for lifetime contributions to the life & biosciences
Starfleet Surgeons Decoration, for service as a Starfleet surgeon
J. Bruce Award, for contributions to medicine in service beyond Federation member races

Zalea in a cocktail dress.


Facts, Quirks, and the Like

Addresses her colleagues and subordinates, with few exceptions, by their surnames, not by ranks or honorifics.
Has a huge laugh. Can be found easily in a crowded room, as long as there's something amusing.
Off-duty clothing tends to be understated, but greatly enjoys dressing up for special occasions.


Family


Partner Noemi Teyla

Noemi is Zalea's partner. The two met in medical school at the University of Betazed, but weren't able to be align their professional lives until they served as doctors on the Starship Tirgatao in 2373. Noemi resigned from Starfleet at the rank of lieutenant to focus more on medicine rather than her career as an officer, but she has (whenever possible) served as a civilian physician on all of Zalea's ships and bases. Born in 2333 on Betazed.


Daughter Seren Solzano

Zalea and Noemi's elder child. Born to Zalea in 2364. Pursued a commission in Starfleet and, so far, has been able to achieve postings with her mother. Currently serves at the rank of lieutenant JG.


Son San Teyla

Zalea and Noemi's younger child. Born to Noemi in 2366. Actor and artist, occasionally spends time with his family--and lucky they're all in one place, most of the time.


Active Duty History

Zalea has served aboard almost a dozen ships and installations during her time in Starfleet. The Dominion War and the shifting politics in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants, as well as her own steady climb up the ranks, means that her service has been punctuated and interrupted. As a commanding officer, she seeks stability in a way she didn't have as a junior officer.

Starfleet Promotion & Assignment History
University of Betazed Medical School
	Student & Residency: 2358 - 2364 Specializations: Psychiatry, Xenothoracic Surgery
Starfleet Academy
	Student: 2365 - 2369 Major: Medicine Specialization: General Surgery
USS Tokyo
Insignia	Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
	Cadet, 1st Class	2369 - 2370	USS Tokyo	Cadet Cruise
USS Iapetus
Insignia	Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
	Ensign	2370 - 2372	USS Iapetus	Medical Officer
	Lieutenant JG	2372 - 7373	USS Iapetus	Medical Officer
USS Tirgatao
Insignia	Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
	Lieutenant JG	2373	USS Tirgatao	Medical Officer
USS Featherdance
Insignia	Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
	Lieutenant	2373 - 2375	USS Featherdance	Medical Officer
	Lieutenant	2375 - 2376	USS Featherdance	Assistant Chief Medical Officer
USS Molza
Insignia	Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
	Lieutenant	2376	USS Molza	Chief Medical Officer
	Lieutenant Commander	2376 - 2378	USS Molza	Chief Medical Officer
USS Tokyo
Insignia	Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
	Lieutenant Commander	2378 - 2379	USS Tokyo	Chief Medical Officer
Starbase 32
Insignia	Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
	Lieutenant Commander	2379	Starbase 32	Chief Medical Officer
	Lieutenant Commander	2379 - 2381		Chief of Medical Administration
	Commander	2381		Chief of Medical Administration
USS T'Plana-Hath
Insignia	Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
	Commander	2381-2383	USS T'Plana-Hath	First Officer
USS Dilong
Insignia	Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
	Commander	2383 - 2384	USS Dilong	Commanding Officer
	Captain	2384 - 2386	USS Dilong	Commanding Officer
USS Diplomatic
Insignia	Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
	Captain	2386 - 2388	USS Diplomatic	Commanding Officer
USS Roc
Insignia	Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
	Captain	2388 - 2391	USS Roc	Commanding Officer
Starbase 58
Insignia	Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
	Fleet Captain	2391 - 2393	Starbase 58	Starbase & Fleet Commander
USS Za
Insignia	Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
	Fleet Captain	2393 - present	USS Za	Commanding Officer