Valeska Knezo was a counselor in Starfleet. In 2383, Knezo was an assistant counselor under Phillipa Matthias on Deep Space 9. Knezo survived the destruction of the station and counseled the other survivors, including Rahendervakell th'Shant, who was ultimately responsible for the destruction of Deep Space 9. (ST - Typhon Pact novel: Raise the Dawn) Knezo later transferred to the second Deep Space 9. (ST - The Fall novel: Revelation and Dust)