Dr. Kavan Hess serves as the Director of Medicine and Dentistry for Peru Hope. He is a graduate of the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University. Born and raised in Idaho, Dr. Hess has worked extensively in global health and disaster relief, including service with MODO for the People in Maui following the 2023 wildfire. Prior to medical school, he served as a Spanish interpreter for several nonprofits both locally and abroad. Dr. Hess is also a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, where he is pursuing residency training currently.