Erika Benteen

Erika Benteen was a female human in Starfleet in the 24th century. Sometime before 2372, while holding the rank of Commander, she was assigned to Starfleet Command as adjunct to Admiral James Leyton. In 2372, circa stardate 49170, she was promoted to Captain, and given command of the USS Lakota. (DS9 episodes: "Homefront", "Paradise Lost")

In an alternate timeline, she retained command of the Lakota through 2373, patrolling the Cardassian border. (TNG short story: "Gods, Fate, and Fractals)