Dr. Deisi Kusztra is the President of the World Family Organization. Since assuming this position in 1997, she has represented the Organization at the United Nations, governments, and intergovernmental organisations level. She directs the work of the Organization through its regional structures and national committees, and assists governments in preparing strategic frameworks and plans of action to implement family-focused policies, programs, projects, and services at national, regional, and local levels, especially in health, education, housing, social promotion, family mediation, and microcredit, among others. 

Dr. Kusztra has formerly been a member of UNITAR's Board of Trustees for a period of six years. In partnership with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs – NGO Section, she is implementing the Informal Regional Network in Latin America, preparing NGOs to establish partnerships with Governments and the Private Sector, strengthening their capacity to network and respond to the challenges of development. 

She has received many national and international awards and prizes in recognition of her dedication and her work towards the promotion of family policies throughout the world. Dr. Kusztra has worked in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North America and is now based in South America, where she networks with the world on Family Issues.

Dr. Kusztra is a Medical Doctor, Pediatrician, with a Master's Degree in Maternal and Child Health Care and a Doctorate in Public Health.