A commanding officer, abbreviated as CO, skipper, or ship's captain, is a term utilized to describe the hierarchical position as a holdover from naval tradition.  Regardless of their actual rank or position, it is general practice aboard starships to address the commanding officer as "captain". 

In STARFLEET International, a ship's commanding officer is the person responsible for monthly reports for the chapter, for the general welfare of the members of their chapter, administration and disbursement of funds within the chapter.  They are expected to set an example for their fellow crew members while also promoting the ideals of STARFLEET and Star Trek in general. They are also expected to aid in fostering growth and harmony within their Chapters while trying to keep discord at a minimum.

The current commanding officer of the USS Alan Turing is Captain Yolonda Whitworth, known by her persona as Captain Alessia Darvon, daughter of the Sixth House of Betazed.  She was originally assigned to the ship as its ship's counselor, eventually becoming the executive officer and later the commanding officer.  A graduate of Starfleet Medical and Starfleet Academy, she is a reserve member of the STARFLEET Marine Corps as well as a member of STARFLEET Special Operations and STARFLEET Intelligence.

To reach Captain Yolonda Whitworth, feel free to contact her via yolonda.whitworth@gmail.com.