Amanda Nelson

Amanda Nelson is a female Betazoid who lives in the 24th century and services Starfleet and the Federation as a Counselor on board the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E) under the command of Captain Elizabeth Lochely. (Star Trek: The Next Generation)

Early life
Amanda Nelson was born on May 27th, in 2343 on Betazed. She was the only child of James Nelson and his wife, Sarah. Her father was overbearing and demanding. A failed counselor student himself, he pushed young Elizabeth into counseling. She wanted to be a ballerina, but acquiesced to her father's wishes.

Starfleet Academy
Elizabeth took premedical studies at the Academy, graduating in 2362. After graduation, she was accepted into medical school. When she graduated, she did so in the top ten percent of her class.

USS Intrepid
She was assigned to the USS Intrepid.

USS Enterprise-E
Following several years aboard the Dauntless, in 2378 it was decided that she was ready to serve as a counselor of a starship, and she was reassigned to the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E)