She attended the University of Connecticut (1977–1981), attaining a bachelor's of science degree in business administration, and Rutgers University-New Brunswick (1983–1987), graduating at the top of her class (4.0 GPA) with a masters of science degree in human resources and industrial relations.
Gutierrez-Scaccetti began her work for the agency as assistant contract administrator in the law department.
During her tenure she worked on bond issues, labor negotiations, implementation of E-ZPass, the consolidation of the turnpike and parkway under the agency and widening projects for both roadways.
Gutierrez-Scaccetti flew to New Jersey for an industry conference less than two weeks before the selection meeting.
Florida state employees involved in awarding contracts are prohibited from discussing the bidding with the competing companies before the selection is made [9] It is expected that the Florida Turnpike Enterprise will lose more than $50 Million because of Conduent's inability to process tolls.