Kelly Saunders

Dr. Kelly Saunders was the chief medical officer of the USS Horizon (NCC-91901) since 2383. 

Childhood
Saunders was born in in 2346. While growing up in Baltimore, she was close friends with Jack Keller. They had a close bond, and at some point during high school they thought about changing their relationship to one more intimate. But in the end they both agreed it might ruin their friendship.

Academy years
Saunders applied for and attended the Academy with Keller. When Keller started dating Janice Pelar, Saunders and Pelar became friends, and would often hang out in the campus garden studying and gossiping. One of Saunder's favorite teachers was then Commander Victor Mandrake, who went on to become Captain of the USS Vulture (NCC-14330) during the Dominion War. In 2380, Mandrake attempted to takeover the USS Pioneer (NCC-1084) from Captain Benjamin Kelsoe and his crew. He was unsuccessful and was court martial. Saunders wasn't as affected as Keller, who was heartbroken, since he had idealized Mandrake. ("Jump", "Mandrake's Stand")

Starfleet years
After graduating from the Academy, Saunders picked up a job aboard a medical transport to learn more about medicine while in the thick of the action.

Assigned to Horizon Project
In 2383, Saunders was assigned to the Horizon Project, and was stationed aboard the USS Horizon (NCC-91901) as the ship's CMO.

Stranded
While aboard the USS Horizon (NCC-91901), Saunders was reunited with her friend, Jack Keller. Keller tried to get out of getting a physical, but Saunders wouldn't have it. During the test flight, Saunders, along with the rest of the crew, became lost in an unknown part of space when the Horizon had to make a jump while under attack from Breen forces. ("Jump")

Starfleet service record

 * Starfleet Academy (2364-2368) - Rank: Cadet
 * USS Horizon (NCC-91901) (2383- ) - Rank: Commander - Post: Chief Medical Officer