Jo Harris

Jo Harris is the executive officer as well as the science officer of the USS Exeter.

Early Life and Career
Born in London, England on August 12, 2234; Jo Harris is the daughter of Starfleet Commodore James Harris. With both parents in Starfleet, Jo Harris moved to Starbase Four at a young age and has subsequently spent most of her life away from Earth. During her youth, Harris' father served as first officer, and later as captain, of the USS Yorktown. She saw little of her father, but admired him greatly from afar.

The Starfleet Academy Years
An excellent student, she graduated with honors and was accepted immediately by Starfleet Academy. Jealous peers speculated that her quick admission was due to her father's influence. She has been trying for some time to out grow this stigma, but with little success. She graduated Starfleet Academy in the year 2257 and assigned to Hermes class research vessel, USS Carson (NCC-592).

The Republic Missions
After two years aboard Carson, she was then assigned to the science section of the USS Republic (NCC-1371). There she served seven and a half years aboard Republic as a lieutenant and later as lieutenant commander.

The Exeter Missions
After serving aboard the USS Republic in the sciences section, she was promoted to chief science officer and executive officer aboard the USS Exeter. This move has been the cause of some resentment toward her from Commander Cutty who believed himself to be in line for the first officer position. The situation has caused her to feel that she must continually prove herself to Cuttty and Captain Garrovick.

Family and Personal Life
Jo Harris is the daughter of Starfleet Commodore James Harris.

Relationships
Harris served with Lieutenant B'fuselek aboard the Starship Republic and has an ongoing friendship with the Andorian.

Memorable Quotes
"We have already encountered it, captain. It is periodically uncloaking and making brief attacks on us. We are currently running with deflector screens up." ("The Savage Empire")

Chronology

 * 2234: Jo Harris is born
 * 2257: Graduated Starfleet Academy

Background information

 * Jo Harris is played by fan actoress Holly Guess in all of the character's appearances on Starship Exeter.