Merri Howard was a Starfleet officer who served during the 24th century.
In 2353, she was listed as a Starfleet Operational Support Services officer on the directory placard at Starbase 32, Maxia sector. Her office was located in room #35951. (TNG: "Violations", directory)
In 2371, she was one of the Starfleet Command officers at Earth Station McKinley during the construction of the USS Voyager. (VOY: "Caretaker", dedication plaque)
In 2373, she was one of the Starfleet Command officers at Beta Antares Ship Yards during the construction of the USS Prometheus. (VOY: "Message in a Bottle", dedication plaque)
In an unknown, alternate future timeframe, she was listed, with the rank of admiral, as a Starfleet Command officer on the dedication plaque of the USS Pasteur. (TNG: "All Good Things...", dedication plaque)
This character was only mentioned in writing.
She was named after producer and assistant director Merri Howard.