Allison Melangton said the first thing people do when they learn she 's from Indianapolis is to ask her about the race .
Allison Melangton had a hand in organizing Indianapolis ' well - regarded effort as a Super Bowl host city .
Allison Melangton , who had a hand in organizing Indianapolis ' well - regarded effort as a Super Bowl host city , said the first thing people do when they learn she 's from Indianapolis is to ask her about the race .