Holly M. Eaves– Chariho School Committee
Holly is an engineer, entrepreneur, business owner, educator, and dedicated public servant.
Holly began her career as an electrical engineer working on computer mainframes at IBM. After moving to Charlestown in 1994, she and her husband founded Eaves Devices, where they have developed battery management solutions for military, aerospace, and marine applications.
Inspired by a desire to encourage more young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, Holly earned a Master of Arts in Education and teacher certification from URI and then spent 14 years teaching mathematics and computer science in the East Greenwich School District, “gaining firsthand insight into the opportunities and challenges facing students, teachers, and schools.”
Community service has been a constant throughout Holly’s time in Charlestown. It began with the original creation of the Ninigret Park playground led by George Bliven and has continued through volunteer work with the Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center, the Charlestown Elementary School playground projects, the PTO, the Charlestown School Improvement Team, Chariho Building Committees, Habitat for Humanity, town committees, local politics, and past service on the Chariho School Committee.
After a break to help care for her first grandchild, Holly is once again focused on community. “I am honored to be completing Donna Chambers’ term on the Chariho School Committee and am seeking election to continue serving the students, families, and taxpayers of our district.”
Education
- Master of Arts in Education, Teacher Certification Program (MA/TCP), University of Rhode Island
- BS in Electrical Engineering Summa Cum Laude, University of Connecticut
Professional Experience
- High School Teacher with certificate in Computer Science and Mathematics, East Greenwich RI
- Teacher (Long Term Substitute), Archie R. Cole Middle School, East Greenwich RI
- Tutor: home school students with algebra needs; one student with pre-calculus needs; one student with pre-algebra needs.
- Owner/Manager, Eaves Devices Inc. President and co-founder of an engineering firm specializing in energy storage and power system controls. Developed the first aerospace-qualified electronics for lithium-ion batteries. The system is currently flying on the B-2 bomber.
- Senior Associate Engineer, IBM, Poughkeepsie, NY.
Public Service
- Chariho School Committee, appointed to serve the end of the late Donna Chambers’ term ( May 2026 – November 2026)
- Chariho School Committee, elected representing Charlestown (2006-2010)
- Elected School Committee Chairperson (2008-2010)
- Chariho Building Committee Vice Chair
- Charlestown School Improvement Team
- Charlestown School PTO
- Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center, Charlestown, RI: Independent nonprofit
committed to nature education and astronomy for children and the community. President,
2005-2009. Treasurer, 2006-2007. Board member 1998-2009. Volunteer 1996-2009. - Mentor for Technovation Girls teams at East Greenwich. Technovation is an
organization that offers a free, 12-week, project-based curriculum where teams work with mentors to identify community problems and develop mobile app or AI-base solutions. - Mentor for CyberPatriot teams at East Greenwich. CyberPatriot is the National
Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air & Space Forces Association
to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or STEM. - Mentor for the East Greenwich Computer Science Club
Personal
- Holly and her husband have raised their two children in Charlestown. Holly describes the recent time helping to care for her first grandchild as “an experience I will always treasure.”
- Holly stays active with yoga, pickleball, and gardening.
