Our Leaders

Advisors

Thomas & Amanda Ryan

Thomas is the co-Advisor of Buffalo BASIC alongside his wife, Amanda. He graduated from UB with a degree in aerospace & mechanical engineering in 2010. Amanda graduated with her masters in occupational therapy in 2010. They have been a part of BASIC since 2006, and advisors since 2009.

Thomas & Amanda have 3 children and Tom works as an engineering manager. Amanda has her own photography business. Both are dedicated to discipleship and seeing students grow into the men and women Christ has called them to be.

Contact Anytime!
Email: twryan@buffalo.edu or azale@buffalo.edu

Thomas & Amanda Ryan

Co-Advisors

Jason & Courtney Davis

We believe in what God is doing in the young adults and feel called to Basic to steward discipleship and bring the presence and love of God to the campus.

Steven Pawlowski

My life has been totally transformed during the five years I’ve been involved in BASIC. My desire is to see the same thing happen to countless others in Gen Z!

Marco Muya

Although I was already a believer, God transformed my life through BASIC. I believe deeply in God’s hands over BASIC, and I am honored to be able to partake and serve alongside other great leaders.

Amy Choi

Student Leaders

Na’Dia Carter

BA/MA in Political Science

Hello, my name is Na’Dia Carter, and I’m pursuing a BA/MA in Political Science at the University at Buffalo. I serve as a leader in BASIC because this ministry has shown me the transformative power of community and fellowship within the body of Christ. BASIC is made up of a vibrant and diverse student body, united by a shared passion to serve the Lord. I’m honored to help carry that vision forward where students feel eager to share the gospel, supported, and spiritually empowered.