Rava Mehwyn was a female Bajoran who lived in the 24th century. In 2376, Bajor finally became a member of the United Federation of Planets and Rava became Bajor's first representative to the Federation Council. However, Rava died unexpectedly on Earth a short time later, and was succeeded by Krim Aldos. (DS9 - Worlds of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine novel: Bajor: Fragments and Omens)