Olivia Farman

Liv graduated from Liverpool Hope University in 2013 with a degree in Film Studies — and, contrary to popular belief, with plenty of hope too! She joined Operation Wallacea in 2014, starting out by helping with summer staffing, coordinating emergency evacuations, and fielding queries from hundreds of parents. After surviving that trial by fire, she decided that a career with Opwall was definitely the right path for her.

Since then, Liv has taken on a wide range of roles. As Head of Design, she is responsible for all things creative, producing promotional materials, training resources, website content, and digital assets. She also serves as Systems Manager, keeping Opwall’s IT running smoothly, and leads staff training to make sure new team members feel confident and prepared. Known for making even the most complex processes accessible, Liv has helped shape the way new staff are supported across the organisation.

Her expeditions have taken her to both sides of the world. She spent her first two field seasons at our forest site in Mexico (2015–2016) before moving to Hoga Island, Indonesia (2017–2019), where she developed a love of diving. Back in the UK, Liv coordinates the 24-hour emergency phone during the busy expedition season, making her one of the key people keeping everything running behind the scenes.

With her mix of creativity, tech know-how, and training expertise — all delivered with a healthy dose of humour — Liv plays a central role in keeping both staff and students supported, informed, and inspired.