Roxann Dawson (B’Elanna) passed on directing new Star Trek but has returned to science fiction with Foundation - eviltoast
Voyager's Roxann Dawson Had A Chance To Direct Star Trek But Dropped It For Another Show - /Film
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Roxann Dawson was an actor on Star Trek: Voyager before she became a TV director, although she's never actually directed a Star Trek episode.

Interesting extract from a longer /Film interview with in-demand director Roxann Dawson.

I appreciate how she speaks with respect for the shows of the new era.