Joann Owosekun

Joann Owosekun, nicknamed "Owo", was a Human who served as an officer in Starfleet during the mid-23rd century.

Early life
Owosekun was raised in a Luddite collective on Earth. Her family held no religious beliefs. She felt that she scared her parents when she decided to choose her own path, but hoped that they would forgive her one day. 

The Federation-Klingon War
By 2256, Owosekun served on the bridge of the USS Discovery as operations officer, with the rank of lieutenant junior grade. 

When Harry Mudd attempted to take over the Discovery in 2256 using a time loop, she was present on the bridge at the operations officer post. 

In 2257, in recognition for her role in ending the Federation-Klingon War, Owosekun was awarded the Starfleet Medal of Honor. 

Post-War
Because of her experience living in a community without technology, Owosekun was recommended by Michael Burnham to accompany her and Christopher Pike as part of the landing party sent to the New Eden town on Terralysium, a primitive human settlement. When the team were attacked by Jacob, she was able to free them from captivity by using a magnet to release a slide bolt on a trap door. 

Owosekun was friends with Sylvia Tilly, Airiam, and Keyla Detmer, and often shared a meal with them. Later, she attended Airiam's funeral. 

When Burnham decided to take the Discovery forward in time to the 32nd century to elude, with no chance to return, Owosekun was among the officers who volunteered to accompany her, leaving behind her former life. 

Afterwards, Owosekun, along with the rest of the volunteering Discovery crew, was presumed dead by Starfleet, based on the testimonies of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) senior officers. 

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Background information
Joann Owosekun is portrayed by Oyin Oladejo.

Her name was mentioned only in the credits of and she can only be seen briefly in the episode. She appeared more prominently with a speaking role in the following episode,, and her last name was first spoken on screen in , while her first name was first mentioned in.

Joann Owosekun